Second-year receiver Johnny Wilson has struggled in the passing game but has shown himself to be effective as a run blocker and on special teams coverage. Rookie fifth-rounder Ainias Smith is a potential punt returner, a role he filled in college.

Darius Slay used to pick on Quinyon Mitchell for his lack of takeaways. It was hard to fault him, no matter how outstanding Mitchell was in his rookie season. 16 g

Quinyon Mitchell is not among the favorites to win the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award this year, at +5000 (14th-ranked odds). Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations. If you purchase through our links, the USA Today Network may earn a commission. Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.