While there are some big-name rookies who have been garnering attention and praise this offseason, including two-way player Travis Hunter and running back Ashton Jeanty, there are some under-the-radar rookies who could surprise during the 2025 season. And they might not be names many NFL fans are familiar with.

On the latest episode of "Best Podcast Available," ESPN's Louis Riddick broke down some of his favorite NFL rookies who are still flying under the radar heading into the 2025 season.

The Buffalo Bills added six defensive players in the 2025 NFL draft, with one standing out as a potential breakout star.

The NFL offseason is full of surprises, even in the summer. As the training camp intensity ramps up, some teams will feel the urgency to address leftover roster needs.

Jayden Daniels and Jared Verse not only won the NFL’s Rookie Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year awards last season, but they were also the most explosive rookies. Daniels passed for 3,568 yards and set an NFL rookie record with 891 rushing yards. Meanwhile, Verse led all rookies with 18 quarterback hits, 77 pressures and 56 hurries.

ESPN compiled a list of the players who were the biggest surprises of their offseason program. For the Arizona Cardinals, believe it or not, it was not receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. with his noticeably stronger physique. Reporter Josh Weinfuss wrote that it was a rookie — fourth-round linebacker Cody Simon, their fourth-round pick out of Ohio State.

An NFL writer has listed the Indianapolis Colts as a possible landing spot for Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins.