Five rookies that most exceeded expectations this season

Most rookies are running out of time to put the finishing touches on their first impre sion in the NFL with three weeks to go in the regular season. However, these five players have already left an impre sive mark in their first seasons. Here are the five Brandon Woodruff Jersey rookies that have most exceeded expectations.Redskins WR Jamison CrowderPick: Round 4, pick 105College: Duke Crowder made a name for himself at the 2015 Reese's because of his precise route running. His lack of ideal size caused him to slip to the fourth round, but it's beginning to look like the got a steal. He's currently second among all rookies with 49 catches and he already shows a keen understanding of Jesus Aguilar Jersey how to work in zones and create separation in the slot. He has the tools to develop into one of the top third-down weapons in the league.Vikings WR Stefon DiggsPick: Round 5, pick 146College: Maryland I remember noticing Diggs during his freshman campaign at Maryland. He was a dynamic, explosive playmaker that jumped off the screen. However, he battled injuries and poor quarterback play the next two seasons before electing to enter the 2015 . The picked him in the fifth round and he has quickly emerged as a home-run hitter for . He's currently fourth among all rookies with 44 catches.Bills CB Ronald DarbyPick: Round 2, pick 50College: Florida State I know Darby was a second-round pick, but I don't Aaron Rodgers Jersey think anyone envisioned that he would be this good in his first profe sional season. Darby has an outstanding skill set, but he was very raw coming out of Florida State. The expectation was that this would be a learning year and hopefully he would emerge in Year 2 or 3. Instead, he's been outstanding right out of the gate. He's started 13 games and collected 2 interceptions to go along with 21 pa ses defended. He looks like a -caliber cornerback right now.Bears DT Eddie GoldmanPick: Round 2, pick 39College: Florida State I really liked Goldman prior to the draft (I had him ), but I didn't expect him to be so productive this early in his career. He was a dominant Robin Yount Jersey run defender at Florida State and I believed he had pa s-rush potential, but I didn't expect him to lead all rookies in sacks. His 4.5 sacks are tops among Hernan Perez Jersey his draft cla s and he's been dominant at times this season. The struck gold (bad pun) with this pick.Seahawks RB Thomas RawlsPick: UndraftedCollege: Central Michigan As an undrafted rookie joining a very talented backfield, very little was expected of Rawls this season. However, with battling injuries all season long, Rawls had his number called and he delivered. He averaged 5.6 yards per carry and ama sed four 100-yard games (830 rushing yards) before against the on Sunday.Follow Daniel Jeremiah on Twitter at .