Jaxson Dart, a quarterback for the New York Giants, is vying for a starting role and must impress during training camp to potentially take over sooner, especially given the veteran options ahead of him.

Kyle Kennard, a defensive end for the Los Angeles Chargers, made a strong impression in college with 10 sacks and is now focused on learning from veterans while fighting for a rotational role.

Mitchell Evans, a tight end for the Carolina Panthers, is viewed as a more complete player than his predecessor and has the potential to earn a significant role if he performs well in camp.

Jalen Milroe, a quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks, is competing for the backup spot, needing to absorb veteran knowledge and improve his passing to secure the role.

Shedeur Sanders, a quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, is in a tight race with veterans Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett, and must showcase strong decision-making and performance to earn first-team reps.

Five NFL rookies are in a pivotal training camp this summer, with their performances potentially shaping their standing before the start of the 2025 regular season.