For seasoned veterans, organized team activities typically aren't a big deal. But for rookies, they are the first real step in the arduous process of carving out a career in the NFL.

OTAs offer rookies their first chance to step on the field and begin learning the terminology, schemes and assignments that will become the lifeblood of their NFL career.

This is especially true the later a rookie was taken in the draft. First-round picks tend to be virtually guaranteed a roster spot, but later-round picks are not.

That's why it's important for rookies to make a great first impression.

Here, we'll highlight a rookie on each team who was taken outside of the first round and is already generating some positive buzz at OTAs.

Arizona Cardinals: Edge Myjai Sanders

The Cardinals lost edge-rusher Chandler Jones to the Las Vegas Raiders in free agency, but they're hoping to offset his departure with a combination of new additions on the edge.

Arizona added a pair of pass-rushers in the third round, taking San Diego State's Cameron Thomas at No. 87 and Cincinnati's Myjai Sanders at No. 100.

Both edge prospects likely fell down draft boards during the predraft process. Thomas suffered a hamstring injury at the Senior Bowl, while Sanders showed up to the NFL combine weighing only 228 pounds.

Cardinals vice president of player personnel Quentin Harris said on The Dave Pasch Podcast that Sanders plays at 240 pounds (h/t Jess Root of Cards Wire). The executive also spoke highly of Sanders' ability to be disruptive even though he had only 2.5 sacks for Cincinnati last season.

Veteran linebacker Devon Kennard has been around the duo long enough to get a feel for how they're adjusting to the pros. He believes they're putting themselves in a good position.

“I think they’re taking the right steps to really have the defense down so when the pads come on and things really get to cracking, they’ll be in a position to make plays," Kennard said in a recent appearance on Big Red Rage.

Atlanta Falcons: QB Desmond Ridder

The Atlanta Falcons didn't make a drastic draft-day move to acquire a quarterback, but they still may have found their future starter anyway.

Desmond Ridder was the B/R Scouting Department's No. 1 quarterback prospect and 17th prospect overall. The Falcons took him with the 74th overall pick.

Ridder is already showing the poise and leadership that made him an intriguing prospect. Falcons quarterback coach Charles London has come away impressed with his intangibles, per Tori McElhany of the team's site:

"Des is what we thought he was going to be. He's got great leadership. He came in here during rookie camp, and it's hard, he's got players who are undrafted free agents and street free agents who have never been together before. I thought he did a really good job of rallying the group and getting everybody going in the right direction."

Third-round quarterbacks rarely start in their first season, but Ridder seems to be making the kind of early impression he'll need to compete with Marcus Mariota this summer.

Baltimore Ravens: TE Isaiah Likely

The Baltimore Ravens have a huge rookie class, including 11 draft picks. A number of them could wind up being early contributors.

Fourth-round tight end Isaiah Likely is already making an impression. Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic noted "the former Coastal Carolina standout was very involved in the passing game, making several plays."

Likely wasn't the only tight end that Baltimore drafted. The Ravens took Charlie Kolar out of Iowa State 11 picks before Likely.

They also have to figure their receiver hierarchy after trading away Marquise Brown, who led all Ravens receivers last season with 146 targets. No other receiver had more than 68.

Second-year wideout Rashod Bateman should replace Brown as the Ravens' top wideout. But after him and tight end Mark Andrews, there's a void in the Ravens receiving corps.

The 6'4", 240-pound Likely could see similar usage in Baltimore as he did in Coastal Carolina, where he played nearly half of his snaps in the slot, per PFF.

Buffalo Bills: RB James Cook

Everything the Buffalo Bills do right now revolves around star quarterback Josh Allen. Drafting Georgia running back James Cook in the second round was no exception.

“He passed every test, and we thought he'd be a great fit for Josh, a guy that, you know, we talk about RAC [run after catch],” general manager Brandon Beane told reporters after the draft. "We talk about it a lot of times with receivers more than running backs. But this guy is a RAC player for Josh. Get the ball in his hands and make a guy miss. And then he's got the wheels to take it all the way."

It thus should come as no surprise that Cook is already impressing in camp, especially as a pass-catcher.

"Even with the wind whipping and some players struggling to secure catches throughout the day, Cook’s hands were steady, and he naturally brought in each pass his way in drills," Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic observed at a recent practice.

Cook hauled in 67 receptions for 730 yards and six touchdowns during his career at Georgia. He is shaping up to be an immediate factor in the passing game for the Bills this season.

Carolina Panthers: OL Cade Mays

The ability to play multiple positions is one way for an offensive lineman to ensure a long career in the NFL. That could be Cade Mays' ticket to making the Carolina Panthers roster.

The sixth-round pick played all five offensive line positions during his time at Tennessee. Darin Gantt of the team's website reported Mays has already taken reps at tackle, guard and center in minicamp.

"I like to know what everyone's doing, from the right tackle to the left tackle. It's just really important, if somebody goes down," Mays said, per Gantt. "In college, if the left tackle would go down, and I was at right guard, I would go to left tackle, that's just how it had to be."

Mays' ability to adjust and pick up schemes quickly has already caught the eye of beat writers. Ellis L. Williams of the Charlotte Observer channeled Good Will Hunting, calling Mays "wicked smart" and a future coach.

For an offensive line that finished 31st in Pro Football Focus' final offensive line rankings last season, depth is going to be crucial. If Mays can fill in at any of the five positions, he is going to bring immediate value and could even see the field in 2022.

Chicago Bears: CB Kyler Gordon

The Chicago Bears didn't have a first-round pick as a result of the trade that brought them quarterback Justin Fields last year. They'll thus need second-round cornerback Kyler Gordon to play like a first-rounder to get the most out of their draft class.

Based on early review from OTAs, it looks like Gordon will be up to the task.

"Kyler's been lighting it up the last two days, I'll just tell you that," new Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said during rookie minicamp, per Larry Mayer of the team's official site. "The guy's got tremendous ball skills. He's been playing defense the right way and we're very impressed with him."

Mayer also noted that Gordon has forced multiple turnovers in practice. That bodes well for a team that was in the bottom five in takeaways last season.

Veteran cornerback Jaylon Johnson is among those impressed by Gordon and rookie safety Jaquan Brisker. He said he'd "throw them in the fire" right away, per Gene Chamberlain of Bear Digest.

Given the Bears' investment in Gordon and his early success, it shouldn't be surprising to see him play a major role from the jump.

Cincinnati Bengals: OG Cordell Volson

The Cincinnati Bengals did a lot to fix their offensive line this offseason. The fourth-round selection of Cordell Volson barely even registers behind the additions of veterans Alex Cappa, Ted Karras and La'el Collins.

Volson shouldn't be discounted as someone who won't contribute to a much-improved unit in 2022, though. ESPN's Ben Baby reported that he was taking reps with the second unit while Jackson Carman—a 2021 second-round pick—was playing with the first string.

One thing that always seems to come up about Volson is his unrelenting work ethic.

“You love his intangibles,” Bengals offensive line coach Frank Pollack said, per Baby. “He’s a worker—that’s how he was raised, (which is) what you’re looking for.”

It's going to take an incredible summer for Volson to unseat Carman based on their draft status. Typically, a second-rounder like Carman will have the advantage based on the investment the team made in him.

However, it's worth noting that Volson has already gotten reps at both guard spots, according to Bengals.com writer Geoff Hobson. The North Dakota State lineman could at least find himself as the first guard off the bench if Carman struggles or Cappa gets injured.

Cleveland Browns: WR David Bell

The Cleveland Browns entered the draft with a clear need for additional wide receiver help.

The Browns released Odell Beckham Jr. during the 2021 season. They then released Jarvis Landry as a cap casualty this offseason, while Rashard Higgins went to the Carolina Panthers in free agency.

The Browns made an early move to trade for Amari Cooper before the receiver market heated up, but a young receiver could slide into a major role behind him.

After taking the uber-athletic Anthony Schwartz with a third-round pick last year, they pivoted in the opposite direction for David Bell. The Purdue product didn't do himself any favors in the predraft process, registering a relative athletic score of only 4.03, per Kent Lee Platte of Pro Football Network.

Despite not having standout athleticism, Bell hauled in 93 catches for 1,286 yards and six touchdowns for the Boilermakers last season.

He's already starting to show he can win without the elite speed of a player like Schwartz. Offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt said the rookie has shown a "real knack for how to get open" and has already made plays in OTAs.

Dallas Cowboys: S Markquese Bell

Florida A&M safety Markquese Bell didn't hear his name called during the NFL draft, but Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy is saying his name in interviews now.

The journey for an undrafted free agent like Bell to even make the final 53-man roster is a difficult one. However, Bell is clearly making an impression with his new head coach.

“He’s been impressive,” McCarthy said, per Jon Machota of The Athletic. “He jumped out at the rookie camp. He was very impressive in the Zoom calls, leading up to coming in here. That’s all about younger guys just keep stacking success, and then they start making plays like that, too. That definitely helps.”

The play McCarthy was referring to was a pick-six on a Cooper Rush pass during a two-minute drill.

Bell did make the final B/R Scouting Department big board, coming in as the No. 282 prospect. B/R scout Cory Giddings compared him to Andrew Sendejo, writing, "Bell is an intriguing prospect with size, speed and room to improve, but he will need to continue to work on the inconsistencies of both his run and pass game."

The Cowboys are relatively thin at safety, which should help Bell's cause. Malik Hooker, Jayron Kearse and Donovan Wilson are the veterans, while Israel Mukuamu and Tyler Coyle are only in their second year in the league, which shouldn't give them much of an advantage on Bell.

Denver Broncos: TE Greg Dulcich

As part of their blockbuster trade for quarterback Russell Wilson, the Denver Broncos sent tight end Noah Fant to the Seattle Seahawks.

Albert Okwuegbunam initially appeared poised to take over Fant's role. However, the Broncos' selection of Greg Duclich in the third round of the draft and his subsequent performance in OTAs hints that it's going to be more of a group effort.

The mustachioed UCLA product has flashed some of the athleticism and receiving ability that helped him rack up 42 catches for 725 yards and five touchdowns with the Bruins last season.

"I think Dulcich is a really good rookie as well," Wilson said, per Chad Jensen of Mile High Huddle. "He gets the game."

First-year Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett has already given props to the rookie for his willingness to block.

“With some of the blocking drills, you can see that he’s definitely a willing blocker. So I think it’s kind of that all-purpose guy,” Hackett said, per Brandon Walker of Broncos Wire. “I think that’s something that’s going to be very valuable to us.”

We're only in the early part of June, and Dulcich already has the quarterback and head coach in his corner. That bodes well for his chances of carving out a role in his first season.

Detroit Lions: S Kerby Joseph

Aidan Hutchinson isn't the only rookie who could help transform the Detroit Lions defense.

Hutchinson's pass-rushing prowess is showing up in early practices, according to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, but third-round pick Kerby Joseph has already made an impression at safety as well.

Birkett observed that Will Harris, who played deep safety last season, has spent most of his time in the slot. Joseph is competing with Ifeatu Melifonwu for the third safety spot, and with Melifonwu sitting out with an injury, Joseph recorded an interception and looked good.

If Joseph continues to make plays on the ball, the Lions should be eager to expand his role. Cornerback Amani Oruwariye was the only defensive back on the team with more than one interception last season.

Tracy Walker led all Lions safeties with six passes defended in 15 games last season. The Lions signed DeShon Elliott, who should help some, but they would benefit from Joseph continuing to show a nose for the ball.

Green Bay Packers: WR Romeo Doubs

The Green Bay Packers' receiver room has been a hot topic of discussion this offseason. With former No. 1 wideout Davante Adams now playing in Las Vegas, the Packers have a huge void to fill.

They were patient in their approach to the position this offseason. Rather than rushing out to sign a big-name free agent or use one of their two first-round picks on a wideout, they instead traded up for Christian Watson in the second round and picked Romeo Doubs in the fourth round.

The latter has impressed so far. Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reported Doubs is having a "stellar spring," which has included some acrobatic catches.

It will be important for the rookie to continue to impress once star quarterback Aaron Rodgers begins taking snaps. The reigning MVP skipped the Packers' first OTAs, so all of Doubs' work has come with Jordan Love and Kurt Benkert under center.

Doubs will need to develop chemistry with Rodgers to make an impact in his first season.

Houston Texans: LB Christian Harris

As Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio continues to rebuild the team's roster, there's plenty of opportunity for multiple rookies to rise to prominent roles.

First-rounders Derek Stingley Jr. and Kenyon Green will likely be called upon to start right away. Second-round safety Jalen Pitre figures to become a mainstay in the secondary, but third-round linebacker Christian Harris could emerge as an immediate contributor as well.

Fellow linebacker Christian Kirksey has come away impressed by the Alabama product.

"He doesn't say too much, which is good, because he's a sponge. He's soaking up all the knowledge he can, and the kid is fast. He's athletic," the veteran said, per John Crumpler of Texans Wire. "You don't see that all the time in a rookie, but he's picking it up fast."

Harris was one of the biggest steals of the draft, according to the final B/R Scouting Department big board. He was the No. 32 overall prospect and the third-ranked linebacker.

If Harris continues to impress, it won't take him long to prove that teams made a mistake letting him slip to the third round.

Indianapolis Colts: OT Bernhard Raimann

Central Michigan tackle Bernhard Raimann was the 28th-ranked prospect on the final B/R Scouting Department big board, but the Indianapolis Colts were able to snag him with the No. 77 overall pick.

Left tackle is not an easy position to pick up for a rookie. It's typically reserved for first-round picks, such as Penei Sewell and Rashawn Slater last season.

However, Raimann should have the opportunity to compete for the position. Matt Pryor is his main competition at left tackle, and he isn't guaranteed the starting spot after making only five starts last year.

There's only so much linemen can do in these early practices, but Raimann has still managed to impress Colts head coach Frank Reich.

“Yeah, Bernhard’s done a really, really nice job. Really smart, really engaged, really athletic for the position,” Reich told reporters. “It’s only obviously been a short time so far, but he’s made a very good first impression.”

Bernhard's good start is even more impressive considering that he's played tackle for only two seasons after converting from tight end. Then again, he's already 24 years old, so he needs to be a quick study.

Jacksonville Jaguars: OL Luke Fortner

The Jacksonville Jaguars made it a priority this offseason to give second-year quarterback Trevor Lawrence everything he needs to succeed.

First, they spent a ton in free agency. They paid offensive lineman Brandon Scherff, wideouts Christian Kirk and Zay Jones and tight end Evan Engram handsomely to join their rebuild.

Third-round selection Luke Fortner might wind up being a sneaky addition who could pay big dividends, too. The Jaguars spent only two of their seven draft picks on offensive players, the first of whom was Fortner.

Fortner showed a nasty disposition in the trenches at Kentucky and was good in pass protection, giving up only two sacks on 848 snaps in his final season, per PFF.

The rookie will compete with Tyler Shatley for the starting center position in Jacksonville, but head coach Doug Pederson also mentioned that he's getting reps at guard. He noted that Fortner's positional flexibility is a benefit for the Jaguars.

Kansas City Chiefs: CB Joshua Williams

As the Kansas City Chiefs gear up for another run at the Super Bowl, their ability to load the roster with good defensive backs will be key.

After losing Charvarius Ward in free agency, the Chiefs made a big investment in cornerback by drafting Trent McDuffie with the 21st pick. They may have also found a hidden gem in fourth-round corner Joshua Williams.

Williams, who played at HBCU Fayetteville State, has taken advantage of early opportunities to cover veteran wide receivers. Nate Taylor of The Athletic called him the winner of a recent practice after he recorded pass breakups against Josh Gordon and Cornell Powell and picked off a pass intended for Marquez Valdes-Scantling in the red zone.

The nearly 6'3" Williams brings great length to the table and has already shown a nose for the ball. B/R NFL scout Cory Giddings wrote that "his long limbs allow him to control receivers when in press, although he can struggle with shiftier athletes."

Williams is showing in OTAs that he isn't only a project with good traits. He's already hanging with some of the best receivers on the roster.

Las Vegas Raiders: OG Dylan Parham

Dylan Parham was the Las Vegas Raiders' first pick in this year's draft, although they didn't select him until the third round.

It's no secret that the Raiders are desperate for solutions along the offensive line. The fact they spent their limited draft capital on an interior offensive lineman is an admission of that.

Parham has a different body type and skill set than some of the Raiders' other options at guard. While Denzelle Good (6'5", 340 pounds) and Jermaine Eluemunor (6'4", 345 pounds) are giant earth-movers, Parham is a more agile, zone-blocking guard at 6'3" and 311 pounds.

Thus far, he's impressed left tackle Kolton Miller.

“He’s a young, smart kid,” Miller said, per Tashan Reed of The Athletic. “You can tell he’s absorbing. He’s asking questions. He’s competitive in individual and team periods. He’s doing a great job as a rookie, for sure.”

The Raiders weren't able to spend a lot of money or high draft picks on solving their offensive lines woes. Competition and coaching are going to be vital to improving the unit.

Parham emerging as a starter would be a big step in the right direction.

Los Angeles Chargers: RB Isaiah Spiller

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler carried the ball a career-high 206 times last season and started 16 games for the first time in his career. He's a well-rounded star, but there's still plenty of room for other running backs in the Chargers' backfield.

The trio of Justin Jackson, Joshua Kelley and Larry Rountree II combined for 137 carries last season. Jackson remains unsigned, but Kelley and Rountree will now face competition from fourth-round pick Isaiah Spiller instead.

So far, the coaching staff likes what they've seen out of the rookie.

“We like his size,” offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi said, per Daniel Popper of The Athletic. “He was productive. He’s still a young guy. I think there’s going to be a lot of growth from him, physically, as he gets older and gets more time in the weight room. But, man, you can see the talent there.”

The competition to be the Chargers' No. 2 back is wide open. Spiller's ability to run through tackles and catch the ball out of the backfield gives him a shot to win it in training camp.

Los Angeles Rams: OG Logan Bruss

The defending Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams built their roster largely by using premium draft picks as trade assets. As a result, they don't have a glamorous draft class.

However, they could still be calling on third-round guard Logan Bruss to crack the starting lineup in his rookie season. With Austin Corbett leaving for Carolina in free agency, the Rams have an opening at right guard.

The Rams are bringing Bruss along slowly thus far, but head coach Sean McVay has made sure he gets some reps with the veterans "by design," per Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic.

That's a good development for the 6'5", 309-pounder, who started 10 games for the Wisconsin Badgers at right tackle last season. He primarily played guard in 2020 but gave up only one sack in three years regardless of position, per PFF.

Expect Bruss to be one of the few rookies who makes an impact in his first season on a veteran-laden squad hoping to defend its Super Bowl title.

Miami Dolphins: WR Erik Ezukanma

Erik Ezukanma is going to try to carve out an NFL career as a relatively unheralded wide receiver out of Texas Tech. It's something that Miami Dolphins wide receiver coach Wes Welker knows a little something about.

Welker was an undrafted free agent coming out of Texas Tech, but he went on to have a productive career that featured nearly 10,000 receiving yards and two first-team All-Pro selections.

Ezukanma has a long way to go before he's putting up those kinds of numbers. But when Welker saw his fellow Red Raider work out in person, that swayed the team's evaluation of him.

“There were certain things watching on film you saw glimpses but you didn’t know,” Welker said, per Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. “Being able to see it firsthand was key in the evaluation process. This kid is way more talented than what we initially thought."

The 6'2", 206-pound receiver will have to continue to impress to break into a receiver rotation that now includes Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle and Cedrick Wilson Jr. However, his size and ability to win at the catch point differentiates him from other receivers on the roster.

Minnesota Vikings: DT Esezi Otomewo

There's often a thin line between "tweener" and "versatile" in the NFL.

One of the biggest knocks on a defender like Esezi Otomewo is that his 6'5", 282-pound frame puts him in limbo between being an edge defender or defensive tackle. But that might wind up being a strength.

After getting a glimpse of Otomewo in action, Arif Hassan of The Athletic tabbed him as a potential sleeper in the draft class.

Hassan noted the Vikings don't have any defensive tackles who could fill a pass-rushing role. Otomewo played primarily outside the tackle at Minnesota, but he's big enough that he could make sense as an athletic defensive tackle.

The fifth-round pick stepping into any kind of role as a rookie would be huge for the Vikings.

New England Patriots: CB Jack Jones

The New England Patriots have the unenviable task of rebuilding a secondary without All-Pro cornerback J.C. Jackson, who signed a massive contract with the Chargers this offseason.

Several veteran options figure to be part of the rotation, including Jalen Mills, Jonathan Jones, Malcolm Butler and Terrance Mitchell. The Pats also spent a third-round pick on Houston's Marcus Jones and a fourth-round pick on Arizona State's Jack Jones.

Marcus Jones figures to be a factor in the slot and was a great returner for Houston. However, Jack Jones has garnered some buzz in early workouts.

ESPN's Mike Reiss noted the fourth-round selection "has shown some stickiness in coverage" thus far and could be a factor as the Patriots figure out what the roster will look like.

Jones lined up as an outside corner almost exclusively at Arizona State, per PFF. He picked off six passes in three seasons for the Sun Devils.

New Orleans Saints: CB Alontae Taylor

When the New Orleans Saints traded with the Philadelphia Eagles to get a second first-round pick, they made it clear they were looking for rookies who could instantly contribute.

They used those picks on Ohio State wideout Chris Olave and Northern Iowa tackle Trevor Penning, both of whom are slated to play important roles. They may have found a third impact player with second-round cornerback Alontae Taylor.

Last season, rookie third-round pick Paulson Adebo wound up starting all 17 games. According to John DeShazier of the team's website, Taylor has been putting in extra work with his new teammate.

Now, Adebo sees the same mentality in Taylor that helped him be successful right away.

"I was out, he came in and was like, 'Hey, let me jump in.' And I'm the same way," Adebo told DeShazier. "Sometimes I see him, and I'm like, 'Hey, let me jump in.' He's definitely wired that way, and he's going to be great."

The Saints hitting on back-to-back cornerbacks outside of Round 1 would pay dividends for years to come.

New York Giants: TE Daniel Bellinger

The New York Giants already have plenty of reasons to be excited about their 2022 draft class. Top-10 picks Kayvon Thibodeaux and Evan Neal have the potential to be franchise cornerstones in the trenches.

The Giants may have found another immediate starter in tight end Daniel Bellinger.

Zack Rosenblatt of NJ.com reported that Bellinger saw the "majority of reps with the first-team offense" and has been a favorite target for quarterback Daniel Jones throughout OTAs.

Bellinger isn't facing the greatest competition to take the starting job. After Evan Engram left to sign with the Jaguars, Ricky Seals-Jones and Jordan Akins are the remaining veterans in the room. But it's still a promising sign that Bellinger is already getting reps over them.

This tight end class didn't receive much attention in the predraft process. Trey McBride was the first one taken in the second round, and only three more went in the third.

The Giants finding a starting tight end in the fourth round would be a great value. Bellinger could give the new-look front office an early win.

New York Jets: RB Breece Hall

The New York Jets are hoping their 2022 draft class will help expedite their turnaround under head coach Robert Saleh. They spent first-round picks on cornerback Ahmad Gardner, wide receiver Garrett Wilson and edge-rusher Jermaine Johnson.

Second-round running back Breece Hall could be a difference-maker as well. He was the top-ranked running back on the B/R Scouting Department's final big board and drew a comparison to Le'Veon Bell from Nate Tice.

Michael Carter—who will now share the backfield with Hall—is excited for what the rookie is going to bring to the table.

"He has a great chance to be something special in the league. I have no problem with it,” Carter said about the team drafting Hall, per Brian Costello of the New York Post.

Carter, a fourth-round pick last year, finished with 964 yards from scrimmage and four touchdowns on 183 touches. He and Hall could form one of the NFL's best young backfields.

Philadelphia Eagles: LB Nakobe Dean

Nakobe Dean experienced one of the most surprising falls of the draft.

The Georgia linebacker was a key to one of the best defenses in college football history last season. However, he fell to the third round of the draft despite being widely viewed as a first-round talent.

The B/R Scouting Department ranked him as the No. 1 linebacker in the class and No. 21 prospect overall. He also earned the "best blitzer" and "best run-defender" superlatives.

Injury concerns and his smaller frame (5'11", 229 pounds) caused him to fall down draft boards, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. But if he gets to the regular season healthy and ready to go, the Eagles could have a major draft-day steal on their hands.

So far, that appears to be the case. Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer reported that Dean has been a participant in offseason workouts and "didn’t appear to practice with any constraints."

While they weren't in pads, Dean did engage a blocker and shed the block with relative ease, per McLane.

Pittsburgh Steelers: WR George Pickens

Longtime Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger retired this offseason, while wideouts JuJu Smith-Schuster, Ray-Ray McCloud and James Washington will all be playing for different teams next season.

Wideouts Diontae Johnson and Chase Claypool, running back Najee Harris and tight end Pat Freiermuth will all still be involved in the Steelers' passing game. Outside of that, their aerial attack is going to look a lot different.

While No. 20 overall pick Kenny Pickett has been mostly kept out of the quarterback competition in the early stages of the summer, wideout George Pickens has had an opportunity to make an impression.

With Johnson not participating in OTAs, Pickens has put some work in with the first-team offense. According to Curt Popejoy of Steelers Wire, the second-round pick has impressed with his length and athleticism.

Pickens was a difference-maker for Georgia as a freshman and sophomore, catching 14 touchdown passes and averaging over 14 yards per catch. However, he missed almost all of the 2021 season with an ACL tear.

His impressive work in OTAs is a great sign that he's ready to go and will play an important role as a rookie.

San Francisco 49ers: WR Danny Gray

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan tends to love fast offensive weapons. Danny Gray is already shaping up to be the next in a long line of speedy skill-position players who blossom under Shanahan's tutelage.

Gray flew a bit under the radar as the 105th pick in a draft with plenty of talent at receiver. However, his skills and speed haven't gone unnoticed by the Niners' veterans. Cornerbacks Charvarius Ward and Jimmie Ward have been impressed by Gray's 4.33 speed, which is already showing up on the practice field.

Cam Inman of the Mercury News reported that Gray impressed at rookie minicamp with his speed and made catches all over the field, indicating that he could be more than just a deep threat. That bodes well for a Niners receiving corps that needs more depth.

The Niners have an all-purpose dynamo in Deebo Samuel—assuming they can smooth things out with him—and an elite receiving tight end in George Kittle. Brandon Aiyuk overcame a slow start last season to finish with more than 800 receiving yards, too.

After that trio, the Niners' most productive receiver was Jauan Jennings, who finished with 282 receiving yards on the season. Gray is going to provide Trey Lance (or Jimmy Garoppolo?) with another option in the passing game.

Seattle Seahawks: OT Abraham Lucas

It's nearly a foregone conclusion that No. 9 overall pick Charles Cross will start for the Seattle Seahawks right away. Those are the expectations for a top-10 pick.

But the Seahawks could wind up rolling out a pair of rookie starters at tackle. General manager John Schneider double-dipped in the draft, taking Abraham Lucas out of Washington State in the third round.

Offensive coordinator Shane Waldron has spoken highly of both rookie tackles.

"There's a long way to go, a lot of understanding left to gain in the offense, but they've been able to get in right away and be able to operate at a high level at this time of year," Waldron said, per John Boyle of the team's website.

Both Lucas and Cross are coming from Air Raid-style offenses that asked them to take a lot of the same pass sets. It bodes well that they are absorbing and NFL playbook well enough to draw the praise of their new offensive coordinator.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: RB Rachaad White

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers re-signed running back Leonard Fournette to a three-year $21 million contract this offseason. However, they did not re-sign Ronald Jones II, and they re-signed Giovani Bernard to only a one-year, $1.3 million deal.

The Bucs then spent a third-round pick on Arizona State running back Rachaad White, who should compete for a role in the offense from the jump.

“He’s a good talent, that’s why we drafted him,” new Bucs head coach Todd Bowles said, per Rick Stroud of Tampa Bay Times. “Leonard is our starter, obviously. We look for White to compete with [2020 third-round pick Ke'Shawn] Vaughn and Gio and we’ll see from there."

Stroud noted that White has looked good in team activities early. He is sticking close to running backs coach Todd McNair and has already shown off the receiving ability that could make him a favorite of Tom Brady.

Fournette is entrenched as the Buccaneers' starting running back, but both Vaughn and Bernard have already had their opportunities to lock themselves in as the primary backup. The Bucs spending a top-100 pick on White suggests they weren't satisfied with what they were getting behind Fournette.

Tennessee Titans: RB Hassan Haskins

When healthy, Derrick Henry is the focal point of the Tennessee Titans offense. However, the Titans have to find a reliable second back to lighten his load.

Henry missed the last nine games of the 2021 season with a foot injury. In the eight games preceding the injury, he racked up a career-high 27.4 carries per game.

Continuing to give Henry that kind of usage is playing with fire. The Titans' decision to spend a fourth-round pick on Hassan Haskins suggests they realize that.

Jim Wyatt of the Titans website said Haskins has shown some "nice moves" in OTAs, as has fellow rookie running back Julius Chestnut.

Haskins is much more likely to play a role next season than Chestnut is. The Titans used a pick on Haskins, while Chestnut is an undrafted free agent.

The 6'2", 228-pound back has a similar physical running style to Henry. Although he isn't likely to dominate to the extent that a healthy Henry does, Haskins can emulate his style well enough to help Henry stay fresh throughout the 17-game regular season.

Washington Commanders: S Percy Butler

Most of the work at OTAs is above the shoulders. Coaches mostly utilize the time to install their schemes. The mental side of the game can also determine how long it takes a rookie to carve out a role on his team.

When a rookie is getting praise for how quickly he's picking things up, that indicates they could be an early contributor. That can be especially true in the defensive backfield, where communication and knowing assignments is crucial and changes can happen on the fly.

That's where Washington Commanders fourth-round safety Percy Butler has made an immediate impression.

"He doesn't make the same mistakes twice," veteran safety Bobby McCain said, per Zach Selby of the team website. "And I told him, 'You need to keep doing that,' because in this league, if you don't make the same mistakes twice, you'll be successful."

Selby also noted that Butler is among the top candidates for the "Buffalo nickel" position. The Commanders were only in their base defense 15 percent of the time last season, per Sports Info Solutions, so Butler might be able to carve out a role for himself right away.