ROOKIE IMPACT: Denzel Boston EMERGING For Browns, Linebackers STANDING Out From 2026 Draft

NFL rookies shake up team depth charts as unexpected stars emerge and draft narratives are challenged. Denzel Boston powers the Cleveland Browns’ surprising 2-1 start with explosive plays, while Khalil Benson jumps from tryout player to protecting Patrick Mahomes' blindside for the Kansas City Chiefs. Blake Miller’s steady impact at right tackle for the Detroit Lions and breakout performances from rookies in Miami and San Francisco signal a shifting landscape in talent evaluation. Kyle Crabbs and Joe Marino spotlight stack linebackers like Anthony Hill (Titans) and Arvell Reese (Giants), who anchor evolving defenses, and highlight secondary standouts Caleb Downs (Cowboys) and Genesis Smith (Chargers), whose ball skills are proving pivotal. With rookie tight ends, offensive linemen, and defenders making immediate impacts, which new faces will shape the season’s direction as Week 4 approaches? Photo Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! HomeChef For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners FIFTY PERCENT OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to http://HomeChef.com/LOCKEDONNFL . Gusto Try Gusto today at http://gusto.com/LOCKEDONNFL , and get three months free when you run your first payroll. Gameday Men's Health Book your complimentary test and consult at https://join.gamedaymenshealth.com/reasons_to_choose_gameday-1201?utm_source=lockedon&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=NFL&utm_network=lockedon&utm_adgroup=corp&ghl_tag=national,corp Butcher Box If you're looking for an easier way to get great meals on the table, give ButcherBox a try. Go to https://ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDONNFL to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year — with free shipping always. Apple You can earn up to 3% unlimited Daily Cash back on every purchase you make with Apple Card using Apple Pay. Apply in the Wallet app on your iPhone today. Subject to credit approval. Apple Card issued by Goldman Sachs Bank, USA. Salt Lake City Branch. Terms and more at apple-card-dot-com. https://learn.applecard.apple/unlimited-daily-cash?cid=apy-318-2000008800000-400000000000039&itscg=2030032&itsct=srvs-crd-P3004756-C3004897&mttnagencyid=c1a&mttnsiteid=133087&mttnpid=LockedOn%20%28Audio%29&mttnsubad=srvs-crd-P3004756-C3004897&mttnsubplmnt=&mttncc=US Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast . PrizePicks Visit </