SLIDESHOW: 10 Star Rookies Who Are Going To Have Even Better Second Years

1. Todd Gurley, RB - Los Angeles Rams

Offensive Rookie of the Year winner Todd Gurley put up big numbers for the Rams this past season with 10 touchdowns and 1,106 rushing yards. Gurley led all rookies in rushing yards and finished third overall in the NFL, bringing some light to a very bleak offense. With a year of experience under his belt and the continued progression of fellow teammate Tavon Austin to help take off some of the offensive pressure, Gurley will continue to rise among the best running backs in the league. Now he'll be able to do it from a new home in sunny Southern California.

2. Amari Cooper, WR - Oakland Raiders

The fourth overall draft pick in last year's draft, Amari Cooper helped the Oakland Raiders bring their previous 3-13 record to a respectable 7-9 in his first year in the league. He had 1,070 yards receiving and hauled in six touchdowns on his way to his first Pro Bowl. Cooper excels in being able to work around and avoid the defense. With him and quarterback Derek Carr already establishing great chemistry early on, the sky's the limit for him to really take his game to the next level during his sophomore campaign.

3. Marcus Mariota, QB - Tennessee Titans

Although the Tennessee Titans finished with a 3-13 record (the worst in the league), quarterback Marcus Mariota is predicted to have a better second season with a more equipped offense and a new coach. With the acquisition of former rushing champ DeMarco Murray, Mariota will only build off his rookie stats of 2,818 yards and 19 touchdowns.

4. Jameis Winston, QB - Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The number one overall pick of the 2015 draft had 4,042 yards, 22 touchdowns and 15 interceptions during his rookie campaign. Jameis Winston is a talented quarterback, who connects with the tight ends well and is easily able to get the ball over the offensive line, but 15 interceptions… yikes. Turnovers are mistakes and typically mistakes come from overthinking and that was exactly the case. Hopefully by next season, Winston will be able to think with a simplistic mindset, get the plays down and bring down his interception rate to help put more points on the board.

5. Marcus Peters, DB - Kansas City Chiefs

Defensive Rookie of the Year Marcus Peters had a huge impact for the Chiefs with eight interceptions, returning two of them for touchdowns. He is a player who knows how to handle his position, but with a strong player like Peters on one side of the field, the Chiefs will need someone to match him on the opposite sideline. Cornerback Phillip Gaines is out with a torn ACL, so perhaps the Chiefs will draft someone to work with Peters in the backfield. However with his quick hands and talent Marcus Peters is already predicted to do great things in the 2016 season and possibly be one of the most dangerous cornerbacks in the game.

6. Leonard Williams, DE - New York Jets

The youngest player on the New York Jet’s roster was a positive addition to the team with a total of 63 tackles and three sacks. Williams is a powerful player who pushes through and helps free up space for his other teammates to rush the passers. A new and young player like Williams still has so much to learn, but his power and technique is working well with one of the best defenses in the league and will only improve as time progresses. Expect his sack totals to double next season.

7. David Johnson, RB - Arizona Cardinals

David Johnson is a beast. The 6-foot-1, 224 pound running back rushed for 581 yards and had eight touchdowns last season. Size is definitely on his side and it definitely helps his downhill running style through the middle of the line. With his rookie year in the past, Johnson is looking to be the Cardinals main running back for the 2016 season. Arizona already has one of the best offenses in the league and with a running back the size of Johnson, one of their main focuses should be on getting him the ball as much as possible to help set-up their already successful passing attack. It's that passing attack that is going to help him get more yards and touches in his second season.

8. Ronald Darby, DB - Buffalo Bills

After ending the season on a bit of a sour note with some injuries, Ronald Darby finished with 68 tackles and two interceptions. Darby's track background helped him to stick with the quickest receivers in the game, but it didn't help him to stay on the field. If Darby can work on his conditioning and stay healthy for a full season, he has the opportunity to be one of the best young defensive backs in the game.

9. Tyler Locket, WR - Seattle Seahawks

Tyler Lockett has NFL blood. The prized son of former Kansas City receiver Kevin Lockett, he's a playmaker on both offense and special teams. His numbers speak for themselves as he had 664 yards receiving on 51 catches with six touchdowns. Not bad for a rookie. He is a prominent part of the Seahawks' passing attack as a wide receiver, but is most dangerous as a punt and kickoff returner. If he continues to make explosive plays next season, Lockett will soon be drawing double teams and having opponents kick the ball out of bounds to avoid his returns.

10. Thomas Rawls, RB - Seattle Seahawks

The man in line to take Marshawn Lynch’s job in the upcoming season rushed for 830 yards with four touchdowns this past season. Not bad for not playing a full year and he was only a few hundred yards away from Todd Gurley's total. With unbelievable talent around him on offense, Rawls is living a running back's dream. If he can stay healthy and continue to find the holes, he'll easily eclipse the 1,000 yard rushing mark next season. Soon enough, he may get Seattle to forget all about Beast Mode. Who are we kidding? That'll never happen.