The upcoming 2013 draft class has a tall order to hold a candle to this year’s exceptional group of rookies. Led by an historic trifecta of quarterbacks, two star running backs, several big-play linebackers, a shutdown corner and the league’s best placekicker, this group was one of the best, deepest rookie classes in recent history. Thirteen first-round picks made the Pro Football Weekly/Pro Football Writers of America All-Rookie Team, and several others, like the first overall pick, Andrew Luck, had performances worthy of making the team, only to be buried at a deep position.

Offense

Redskins QB Robert Griffin III emerged from the three-quarterback race to win the overall and Offensive Rookie of the Year, earning him the nod as the All-Rookie signalcaller, beating out Luck and Russell Wilson. Griffin’s stats were off the charts, setting rookie records in touchdown-to-interception ratio, rushing yards for a rookie QB and passer rating, all while leading the Redskins to a division title.

Griffin’s backfield mate in Washington joins him on the All-Rookie team. RB Alfred Morris’ 1,613 rushing yards rank third all-time for rookies, and he was second in the NFL with 13 rushing touchdowns. Buccaneers RB Doug Martin’s 1,926 yards from scrimmage (1,454 rushing, 472 receiving) were the third most for a rookie running back in NFL history.