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Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Walter Nolen III (97) talks with Cardinals defensive tackle PJ Mustipher during NFL football training camp, Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Glendale, Ariz.

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Walter Nolen, Omarion Hampton, Luther Burden among the year 2 players poised for a breakout

Walter Nolen, Omarion Hampton, Luther Burden among the year 2 players poised for a breakout

Some rookies take little time to adjust to the NFL, such as last season’s AP Offensive and Defensive Rookies of the Year, Tetairoa McMillan and Carson Schwesinger. They were among several rookies that made major impacts in 2025, along with Seattle’s versatile defender Nick Emmanwori, who helped elevate a defense that led the Seahawks to a Super Bowl title, top 10 pick tackles Armand Membou and Kelvin Banks, and pass cathers like Tyler Warren and Emeka Ebuka. Arizona's Walter Nolen, Chargers running back Omarion Hampton and Chicago receiver Luther Burden are among the year two players who could breakout this season.