We're halfway through another season, and it's time for my midseason All-Rookie team. Take a look at my preseason team -- pretty good! Lots of hits and a few misses.
It was tough at a few positions -- namely quarterback and wide receiver -- but other position groups have struggled. The defensive tackle and cornerback classes haven't been stellar so far.
You can also see my updated Rookie Big Board below. Without further ado ...
OFFENSE
Quarterback
Dak Prescott, Dallas
Prescott gets the nod over Carson Wentz. Let's look at their résumés: Prescott is 144-of-221 (65.2 percent) for 1,773 yards with nine touchdown passes and two interceptions. He also has four rushing touchdowns, and the Cowboys are 6-1. Wentz is 150-of-228 (65.8 percent) for 1,526 yards with nine touchdown passes and three interceptions. He doesn't have a rushing touchdown, and the Eagles are 4-3. The difference in Total QBR is stark -- Prescott ranks third in the league (81.3), while Wentz is 27th (49.4). The second half of the season for the Cowboys will be interesting, though, as Tony Romo has returned to practice. Will Prescott start all 16 games?
Running back
Ezekiel Elliott, Dallas
Elliott leads the league in rushing (799 yards) and yards after contact (362), and he has the most runs of 20 yards or more (seven) and the most runs for first downs (43). He's in the MVP discussion at the midway point of the season. This was an easy pick.
Fullback
Andy Janovich, Denver
The former Nebraska walk-on scored on his first NFL carry, a 28-yard run against the Panthers on opening night, and he's a solid blocker. He's averaging 23 snaps per game for the defending champs.
Wide receiver
Sterling Shepard, New York Giants
Michael Thomas, New Orleans
Will Fuller, Houston
Shepard has become an underneath threat out of the slot for the Giants -- 20 of his 31 catches have been on passes between 0 and 10 yards in the air. The second-round pick hasn't been producing many yards lately. After a 117-yard game in Week 2, he has just 173 total yards in his last five games. Thomas leads the Saints in total catches (42) and catches of 20 or more yards (eight). The former Buckeye is raw, but he has caught on to the NFL game much quicker than I thought. He has star potential. Fuller has struggled with a hamstring injury that has affected his production (25 catches, 372 yards, two touchdowns overall), but he's a big-play threat with top-end speed (4.32 40-yard dash at the combine).
None of my top-graded receivers heading into the draft make this list: Josh Doctson is on injured reserve; Laquon Treadwell has played just 11 snaps; and Corey Coleman broke his hand in Week 2 and is on his way back.
Tight end
Hunter Henry, San Diego
Henry, my No. 2-ranked tight end in the draft, has 22 catches for 340 yards and three touchdowns. He has become a reliable target for quarterback Philip Rivers, though he's dealing with some injuries. Henry's future is bright as he takes over for future Hall of Famer Antonio Gates. One rookie tight end to keep an eye on: Atlanta's Austin Hooper. The third-round pick from Stanford has caught all 11 of his targets this season.
Offensive tackle
Taylor Decker, Detroit
Jack Conklin, Tennessee
I thought Decker was more likely to be a right tackle coming out of Ohio State, but he has impressed me so far on the left side. His upside is high. Conklin is such a steady presence at right tackle. He is going to have a long career in the NFL.
Offensive guard
Joe Thuney, New England
Laremy Tunsil, Miami
Tunsil, the No. 1 prospect on my final 2016 Big Board, has been eased in as the left guard for the Dolphins, and he has started to come on lately. His ceiling is as a dominant NFL left tackle, though. You're not seeing his amazing feet at guard. Thuney, the Patriots' third-round pick, has been a day one starter on a solid offensive line. He's another great find for Bill Belichick & Co.
Center
Cody Whitehair, Chicago
When I scouted Whitehair before the draft, I thought he would need to move away from tackle and play guard or center in the NFL. I thought he could be an immediate starter on the interior. He has thrived in the middle of the Bears' offensive line after they initially slated him at guard and then moved him over after signing Josh Sitton. Chicago picked up a guy in the second round who can start for many years.
DEFENSE
Defensive end
DeForest Buckner, San Francisco
Joey Bosa, San Diego
Buckner and Bosa, my top two defensive ends heading into the draft, are showing their potential. Buckner is still developing and doesn't have big numbers -- only two sacks -- but the 6-foot-7, 300-pounder has been one of the 49ers' most consistent players. The production will come. Bosa has been a beast since coming back from a hamstring injury that forced him to miss the first four games of the season. He has four sacks and has been living in the backfield in the four games he has played for the Chargers. Bosa is going to be a star.
Defensive tackle
Jarran Reed, Seattle
Michael Pierce, Baltimore
The overall group of rookie defensive tackles hasn't been great. My top-rated tackle, A'Shawn Robinson, has been just OK in the Lions' rotation. Reed has flashed among the Seahawks' defensive linemen, but what he does best doesn't show up on the stat sheet. He can control the line of scrimmage and is a phenomenal run defender. The 6-foot, 339-pound Pierce, meanwhile, has been a pleasant surprise on the interior for the Ravens. An undrafted free agent out of Samford whom I rated as my No. 30 defensive tackle, Pierce has two sacks in 149 snaps.
Outside linebacker
Elandon Roberts, New England
Leonard Floyd, Chicago
The Patriots think so much of Roberts that they dealt Jamie Collins to the Browns so Roberts could get some more snaps. The sixth-round pick from Houston has flashed potential in limited opportunities, and now he'll get full-time reps. Floyd, a pure speed rusher, has 3.5 sacks and a forced fumble for the Bears while dealing with a few smaller injuries. He needs to get stronger, but he has already shown that he can blow by blockers.
Inside linebacker
Jatavis Brown, San Diego
Deion Jones, Atlanta
Brown and Jones have been terrific. After replacing the injured Manti Te'o, Brown looks promising, and he leads the Chargers in tackles (54). The fifth-round pick was the MAC Defensive Player of the Year at Akron in 2015. Jones has been productive in the middle of Atlanta's defense. At 6-1 and 222 pounds, he's undersized, but he can play the pass. He has two interceptions, including a 90-yard pick-six.
Cornerback
Brian Poole, Atlanta
Jalen Ramsey, Jacksonville
I had to reach down deep for two cornerbacks because this class hasn't been particularly impressive -- yet. Ramsey has played a bunch of snaps -- 464 -- but he has been beaten too often. He's a truly gifted player with the size and speed to be an All-Pro defender, but he's not there yet. Poole, an undrafted free agent out of Florida, has played almost 400 snaps as the Falcons' nickelback, and has been just OK. Who would you put over him on this team? Not first-round picks Vernon Hargreaves III, Eli Apple or Artie Burns. I rated Poole as the No. 40 corner.
Safety
Karl Joseph, Oakland
Keanu Neal, Atlanta
After playing no defensive snaps in Weeks 1 and 2, Joseph took over as the Raiders' starting strong safety, and he has piled up tackles. He brings a fear factor to the defense as an explosive, controlled hitter. I thought Neal, who missed the first two games of the season because of a knee injury, might end up at linebacker, but he has been stellar playing a hybrid role. He has two forced fumbles.
SPECIAL TEAMS
Kicker
Wil Lutz, New Orleans
This was between Lutz and second-round pick Roberto Aguayo, and Lutz (an undrafted free agent) has been better. Aguayo has missed five field goals and two extra points. Lutz has missed four field goals but is perfect on extra points.
Punter
Riley Dixon, Denver
Dixon gets the spot over Drew Kaser. Dixon is seventh in the league in net punting (42.2).
Returner
Tyreek Hill, Kansas City
Hill, one of the fastest players in the league, is returning kicks and punts for the Chiefs. And his role in the offense is becoming bigger -- he has 19 catches and four touchdowns.