Odell Beckham Jr., wide receiver, New York Giants
Speaking of giving the benefit of the doubt, Odell Beckham Jr. is going to need that. When we combine his off-field immaturity with his on-field antics, there’s a lot working against OBJ here.
But there’s one thing we can’t ignore. This former first-round pick has been absolutely dominant when actually on the field and remaining level-headed.
Consider this: Beckham has put up 288 receptions for 4,122 yards and 35 touchdowns in his first three NFL seasons. Comparatively, those are all-time great numbers. Heck, Jerry Rice tallied 200 receptions for 3,575 yards and 40 touchdowns in his first three seasons.
For OBJ, it’s all about maturing from a mental standpoint and remaining healthy on the field. The sky is pretty much the limit here, as long as he takes care of business. That much can’t be ignored.