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Which 1st-round pick has the best chance to win Offensive Rookie of the Year?

By Nicholas McGee

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: Kyler Murray Oklahoma reacts after he was picked #1 overall by the Arizona Cardinals during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: Kyler Murray Oklahoma reacts after he was picked #1 overall by the Arizona Cardinals during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 02: Quarterback Dwayne Haskins of Ohio State works out during day three of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 2, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 02: Quarterback Dwayne Haskins of Ohio State works out during day three of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 2, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

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Though not blessed with the same athletic ability, Haskins has much more around him in terms of safety nets than Murray, and they could propel him into contention for Rookie of the Year should he beat out Case Keenum and Colt McCoy.

The offensive line is coming off a difficult year but has plenty of talent in the likes of Trent Williams and Brandon Scherff, while Haskins should be able to lean heavily on tight ends Jordan Reed and Vernon Davis, as well as a deep backfield boasting Derrius Guice, Adrian Peterson and a pass-catcher in Chris Thompson.

Washington’s options at receiver don’t inspire the same level of confidence but Haskins at least has a familiar target in fellow former Ohio State Buckeye Terry McLaurin and, if he adapts to the NFL the way he did to the Big Ten in his sole season starting in Columbus, Haskins will be firmly in the running for the prize.

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