Donate
  • About
  • Rent College Pads
  • Advertise
  • Privacy
Search
News
Opinions
Sports
Classifieds
Comics
BMA
Events
Subscribe

Friday, March 31, 2023
Print Archive

Eastern Echo
  • News
  • Sports
  • Opinions
  • Comics
  • Podcast
  • BMA
  • Events
  • Classifieds
  • Search
  • News
  • Sports
  • Opinions
  • Comics
  • Podcast
  • BMA
  • Events
  • Classifieds
Search

Subscribe to the Echo

Donate to The Echo

You can support the Echo by donating through the EMU Foundation and selecting to apply your gift to a specific fund. Any of the funds listed below will provide support to the Echo.

01049 -- EMU Echo Editor Endowed Scholarship:  Provides financial support for the current EMU Echo Editor.

02414 -- Scott Stephenson Eastern Echo Scholarship:  This expendable scholarship is for the benefit of student(s) in the School of Communication, Media & Theater Arts in the College of Arts & Sciences.  It will be awarded to a full or part-time junior or senior EMU student majoring in journalism and working for the Eastern Echo.  The student should be working to self-finance their education and not be eligible for need-based grants.

00825 -- Student Media Development:  Provides support for the Student Media program.

Thank you for supporting the Echo and EMU Student Media.

Give Now


7/26/2022, 8:00am

Opinion: The top three NFL rookies to watch out for in the 2022-23 season

Sports writer Blake McQueary gives his top three NFL rookies that we could see burst onto the scene in their rookie season

By Blake McQueary
Opinion: The top three NFL rookies to watch out for in the 2022-23 season
Hayden Vassar Senior Sports Writer

 HENCE THE BOOM | Unsplash

Share

  • Share
  • Tweet
  • Mail
  • Print

It’s about that time again, you're sitting on the couch watching TV when suddenly an commercial break advertises the start of the NFL pre-season, triggering you to question where your summer has gone with the thought, “No way football is ALREADY starting again.”

We’ve all been there.

So, with the NFL pre-season getting underway in about two weeks, let’s look at the top three rookies that we could see have big debut seasons:

Chris Olave, WR, New Orleans Saints 

Chris Olave is the exact player that this New Orleans Saints offense needs. Throughout his career at Ohio State, Olave finished with 172 receptions, 2,702 receiving yards, and 35 touchdowns. Being a great playmaker in the aerial attack, Olave has exceptional speed, hands, and the route-running ability to become a special talent in the NFL.  

The New Orleans Saints’ offense, led by offensive coordinator Pete Carmicheal Jr., thrives when the deep-ball game plan is on full display. Adding a player like Olave, who thrived in a similar deep-ball scheme throughout his athletic career, to an offense garnering starting QB Jameis Winston’s downfield passing ability, the offense can get very scary, very easily. 

Aidan Hutchinson, DE, Detroit Lions 

Aidan Hutchinson is an extremely polished defensive end. He comes into the league after an outstanding senior season at Michigan, where he finished with 156 total tackles, and 14.0 sacks. His accomplishments at Michigan resulted in Hutchinson being named a Heisman Trophy finalist, an uncommon achievement for defensive players. 

One thing that has people sold on Hutchinson in Detroit is that he is from Michigan, and played at the University of Michigan, so he’s been in Michigan all his life. The thing that is really the seller, is that ferocious demeanor Hutchinson plays with, it aligns exactly with Dan Campbell’s coaching and character. With the energy that Campbell also feeds into his players and program, it should be no question that Hutchinson thrives in Detroit. 

Jordan Davis, DT, Philadelphia Eagles 

When you talk about someone who is a very scary matchup for opponents, you’re talking about Jordan Davis. While he is 22 years old, Davis comes into the league standing at 6-foot-6, 340 pounds. At the NFL Combine, Davis ran a 4.78-second 40-yard dash, which is an amazing display of speed for a player of his size. His time marked the fastest time for a combine participant of 310 pounds or more since 2003, per Next Gen Stats.

The Philadelphia Eagles are in desperate need on the defensive side, especially on the defensive line. With six-time Pro-Bowler Fletcher Cox now being an NFL vet, Davis has someone to learn from and make him better everyday, while the Eagles have their next potential replacement for whenever Cox decides he’s done.



Share



Related Stories

Detroit Pistons Logo, circa 2013.  Photo by Michael Tipton on Flickr.

Opinion: Potential prospects the Pistons could draft with their first round selection

By Blake McQueary

EMU competes in track event on April 9 in Ypsilanti.

EMU track & field breaks school record at GVSU Holiday Open

By Mackenzie Thompson

Preston Hutchinson runs on a quarterback-keeper in the Eagles’ game against Ball State on Wednesday, Nov. 11.credit: Walt Middleton/EMU Athletics

Eagles fall 0-2 with loss to Ball State

By Luke Gremban


The Eastern Echo welcomes thoughtful discussion on all of our stories, but please keep comments civil and on-topic. Read our full guidelines here.


Most Popular


3/25/2023, 12:05pm

Weeklong concert series Funky Rivertown Fest debuting at Riverside Arts Center

By Layla McMurtrie / Editor-in-Chief

Local musician and recording studio owner David Roof hopes to bring unique original music to the community.


Last Updated 12 hours ago

Affordable housing project to take place near downtown Ypsilanti


3/25/2023, 10:23am

Meet the candidates running for EMU Student Senate


3/29/2023, 8:00am

Women in art at EMU: Professor Amy Sacksteder


Podcast


3/2/2023, 11:36am

TheBlockE Podcast: Episode 12 - MAC Tournament Controversy


2/18/2023, 4:41pm

TheBlockE Podcast: Episode 11 - WHAT'S GOING ON?!


2/12/2023, 2:39pm

Echo Interviews: Kings of Color President Dylan Hughey discusses Black History Month


2/12/2023, 2:32pm

The Block E Podcast: Super Bowl Sunday


Tweets by TheEasternEcho
Eastern Michigan Echo To Homepage
  • About
  • Jobs
  • Freelance
  • Submissions
  • Contact
  • Advertise
  • Distribution

All Rights Reserved

© Copyright 2023 The Eastern Echo

Powered by Solutions by The State News.