There were four quarterbacks selected in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, with three of those going in the top six picks.
The hope is all of these guys are the face of their franchise at some point, but each player will grow at their own pace. So which quarterback is going to have the most success as a rookie?
Let's break down what the outlook for each first-round quarterback looks like for his rookie season, and who will find the most success.
Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals
One of the real interesting part about each of the quarterbacks in the first round of the NFL Draft is that no one is guaranteed the starting spot for the start of the 2020 season.
The Cincinnati Bengals still have Andy Dalton on the roster, but it's hard to imagine the team is going to keep Joe Burrow on the bench for any length of time. The offensive line for the Bengals isn't the best, but he has playmakers to work with in the skill position spots.
A.J. Green, if he stays healthy, is still one of the top wideouts in the league. Tyler Boyd and John Ross are also going to become favorites of Burrow.
Burrow is going to have every chance to succeed, but the big question is will the defense step up enough to win games?
Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins
Tua Tagovailoa is one of the more interesting cases of any draft pick in the NFL Draft. If it wasn't for his devastating hip injury he might have been in the conversation for the number one pick. He also would probably be a lock to start the 2020 season.
With the hip injury, there is some question about if he could take a “redshirt” year and sit behind Ryan Fitzpatrick for a season. If he does end up starting, there are some playmakers, but also a lot of questions. Overall, it's a young team and there are going to be some growing pains.
Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers
Justin Herbert is another interesting case because there are questions about if he will start. The Chargers also have Tyrod Taylor on their roster, who is a solid starter. The Chargers can be slow with his development and if they don't feel like he's ready for the NFL, he could sit for a year or the first half of the season as he tries to adjust to the league.
If he does start, in terms of the talent around him, he might be in the best situation. The Chargers' defense is strong which always helps a young quarterback, especially with winning games.
Austin Ekeler is a stud out of the backfield. Keenan Allen and Mike Williams are also good wideouts that will help Herbert adjust to the NFL.
Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers
The Jordan Love pick in the NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers was confusing. In terms of making an impact this upcoming season, the only way he is going to find the field is if Aaron Rodgers goes down with an injury.
Love is a development piece, so if Rodgers did go down, the team would still probably have issues winning.
So who's having the best rookie season?
This one is really hard to predict because of the uncertainty of who will be their team's starting quarterback. The safe bet is Burrow because he will be the starter and have more opportunities.
Herbert might have to fight, but he is going to have a find a way onto the field. Once he gets his chance, he is going to have a lot of success and help the Chargers win a lot of games.
Look for Herbert to have the best rookie season, and don't be shocked when he has the best career.
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