The 2014 draft class will be remembered for its impressive group of impact wide receivers, but there also were rookies stepping in as immediate contributors across the board. Here is the inaugural 247Sports All-Rookie Team, which includes their 247Sports Composite ranking coming out of high school.

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Quarterback

Teddy Bridgewater, Vikings

College: Louisville

247Sports Composite Rank (2011): Four-star, No. 100 Overall, No. 5 Dual-Threat Quarterback, No. 20 Prospect in Florida

While Bridgewater did not start every game, like Derek Carr did for the Raiders, he was easily the most consistent performing rookie signal caller in what appears to be a weak quarterback class initially. Bridgewater threw for 2,919 yards, 14 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in 13 games, including 12 starts, and provided Minnesota with the hope of stability at the quarterback position over the final stretch of the season. In his last five starts, Bridgewater averaged 246 yards passing per game, completing 72 percent of his passes, with eight touchdown passes and five interceptions.

Running back

Jeremy Hill, Bengals

College: LSU

247Sports Composite (2012): Four-star

An easy selection as the top tailback in his class, Hill led all rookies with 1,124 rushing yards, was third among all running backs in the league in yards per carry and tied for third among all backs in the NFL with nine touchdowns. At 6-foot-1, 238 pounds, Hill is the perfect fit for the Bengals power rushing attack, and if he can cut down on his fumbles, he should be a standout for years to come.

Tre Mason, Rams

College: Auburn

247Sports Composite Rank (2011): Four-star, No. 268 Overall, No. 25 Running Back, No. 45 Prospect in Florida

Had Mason not been inactive for the first four games of the season, he likely would have also cracked 1,000 rushing yards. Likewise, if Chargers tailback Branden Oliver did not have arguably the worst offensive line in the NFL in front of him, he might be on this list. But Mason still had 765 rushing yards and four touchdowns, as well as 16 catches for 148 yards and a touchdown, unseating second-year player Zac Stacy to give St. Louis a solid starter at tailback.

Wide Receiver

Odell Beckham Jr., Giants

College: LSU

27Sports Composite Rank (2011): Four-star, No. 132 Overall, No. 21 Wide Receiver, No. 9 Prospect in Louisiana

While he might be known for "the catch" against the Cowboys, Beckham Jr. was an incredible player since the moment he took the field. Unfortunately, a nagging injury prevented him from playing until Week 5, but he took the NFL by storm since then, leading the league with over 108 receiving yards per game. Truth be told, no wideout in the NFL, rookie or otherwise, was as impressive as Beckham Jr. over the last 12 weeks of the season, as he hauled in 91 catches for 1,305 yards and 12 touchdowns. Beckham, at 5-11, 198 pounds, plays like a much bigger wideout because he attacks the ball in the air with his incredible hands, giving the NFL its most impressive rookie wideout since Randy Moss.

Mike Evans, Buccaneers

College: Texas A&M

247Sports Composite Rank (2011): Three-star, No. 764 Overall, No. 94 Wide Receiver, No. 125 Prospect in Texas

Tampa Bay lacked a true offensive coordinator and had the worst quarterback play in the NFL in 2014, but Evans provided the Bucs with arguably their lone bright spot during a dismal 2-14 season. Second only to Beckham with 1,051 receiving yards and tied with Beckham with 12 touchdown catches, Evans At 6-5, 235 pounds Evans is able to win the battle for contested balls, making him a true downfield threat and one of the NFL's best weapons in the red zone.

Kelvin Benjamin, Panthers

College: Florida State

247Sports Composite Rank (2011): Four-star, No. 123 Overall, No. 19 Wide Receiver, No. 26 Prospect in Florida

Benjamin was third among rookies in receptions (73), receiving yards (1,008) and touchdown receptions (9), making him a solid selection as the third wideout on the 247Sports All-Rookie team. If he can overcome his tendency to drop passes, Benjamin, another huge target with an immense catch radius, should provide Cam Newton with the solid No. 1 wideout he needs to flourish in Carolina. Dolphins wide receiver Jarvis Landry deserves honorable mention here because of his outstanding play in the slot, and in the return game.

Tight End

Jace Amaro, Jets

College: Texas Tech

247Sports Composite Rank (2011): Four-star, No. 114 Overall, No. 7 Tight End, No. 17 Prospect in Texas

The tight end class was hindered by injuries and poor quarterback play, bu Amaro was able to show some promise with his soft hands, leading all tight ends with 38 catches for 345 yards and two touchdown catches. If New York can solidify the quarterback position, Amaro could put up big numbers.

Offensive Tackle

Taylor Lewan, Titans

College: Michigan

247Sports Composite Rank (2009): No. 155 Overall, No. 12 Offensive Tackle, No. 4 Prospect in Arizona

Lewan played one-third the snaps of guys like Ja'Wuan James and Seantrel Henderson, but his play was so much better than any other offensive tackle that he cannot be left off the team. It took an injury to Michael Roos for Lewan to get on the field, and he missed the final four games with a high-ankle sprain, but otherwise Lewan was solid in pass protection at left tackle, and showed flashes of being an elite run blocker as well.

Justin Britt, Seahawks

College: Missouri

247Sports Composite Rank (2009): Three-star, No. 1411 Overall, No. 108 Offensive Tackle, No. 14 Prospect in Missouri

Truth be told, this class of offensive tackles struggled mightily, a reminder of how difficult it is to block in the NFL. Britt, who started every game for Seattle before missing Sunday's NFC Championship with a knee injury, gets the nod here as the best of the worst. Britt performed quite well as a road grader at times, and showed some flashes of being adequate in pass protection.

Offensive Guard

Joel Bitonio, Browns

College: Nevada

247Sports Composite Rank: Two-star, No. 1802 Overall, No. 145 Offensive Tackle, No. 150 Prospect in California

As mediocre as the tackles were as rookies, the guards were just as outstanding. Bitonio started the entire season for Cleveland and provided great play from start to finish as both a road grader and pass protector. He was snubbed by the Pro Bowl, but Bitonio has the makings of an elite guard. With Bitonio and Joe Thomas, the Browns had arguably the best left side of blockers in the NFL this season, outside of Philadelphia.

Zack Martin, Cowboys

College: Notre Dame

247Sports Composite Rank: Four-star, No. 235 Overall, No. 18 Offensive Tackle, No. 3 Prospect in Indiana

After wide receiver, guard was probably the second-best position among this crop of rookies, and because of that, outstanding Jaguars offensive lineman Brandon Linder does not make the cut. Martin was a Pro Bowl and All-Pro selection ahead of Bitonio, likely because he was the second best pass-blocking guard in the NFL this season. Martin did not allow a single sack and only allowed Tony Romo to get hit twice during the regular season on 517 pass attempts. After drafting elite offensive linemen with their first pick two years in a row, the Cowboys are now looking pretty smart.

Center

Corey Linsley, Packers

College: Ohio State

247Sports Composite Rank (2009): No. 175 Overall, No. 5 Offensive Guard, No. 8 Prospect in Ohio

After the sixth center drafted, Linsley entered training camp as the backup to JC Tretter. But a knee injury forced Linsley into the lineup in Week 1, and he more than held his own against the Seahawks. After a full season of impressive play, Linsley has given the Packers enough reason to believe they have unearthed a top five center in the league moving forward.

Defensive Tackle

Aaron Donald, Rams

College: Pitt

247Sports Composite Rank (2010): Three-star, No. 299 Overall, No. 25 Defensive Tackle, No. 12 Prospect in Pennsylvania

The Defensive Rookie of the Year, Donald worked his way into the starting lineup by Week 6, and after that was the most dominant defensive tackle in the NFL. The Pro Bowl selection had nine sacks, and used his initial quickness to disrupt running backs in the backfield as well. Donald should be a force in the league for the next decade.

Justin Ellis, Raiders

College: Louisiana Tech

247Sports Composite Rank (2009): Two-star, No. 1909 Overall, No. 132 Guard, No. 68 Prospect in Louisiana

Ellis did not make an impact as a pass rusher, but that was not why he was brought in by Oakland. Ellis was a great run-stopper, and

that is where he will earn his keep moving forward.

Defensive End

Timmy Jernigan, Ravens

College: Florida State

247Sports Composite Rank (2011): Five-star, No. 11 Overall, No. 2 Defensive Tackle, No. 4 Prospect in Florida

In a rookie class devoid of any 4-3 pass rushers, Jernigan stood out as a solid all-around 3-4 defensive end. He is quick for his size and is stout at the point of attack, making him tough to block. When Haloti Ngata was suspended for four games at the end of the regular season, Jernigan stepped right in, making two of his four sacks in his first career NFL start.

Stephon Tuitt, Steelers

College: Notre Dame

247Sports Composite Rank (2011): Four-star, No. 32 Overall, No. 3 Strong-side Defensive End, No. 3 Prospect in Georgia

Tuitt played in all 16 games, and made five starts after Brett Keisel went down for the season. During that span, Tuitt made 13 of his 19 tackles, a sack, forced a fumble and recovered a fumble. With the 6-5, 303-pound lineman in the starting lineup, the Steelers allowed only 78 rushing yards per game, well below their 100.3 average that had them sixth in the NFL in run defense.

Outside Linebacker

Khalil Mack, Raiders

College: Buffalo

247Sports Composite Rank (2009): Two-star, No. 2233 Overall, No. 122 Inside Linebacker, No. 271 Prospect in Florida

Even though he did not record the first of his four sacks until Week 11, Mack terrorized offenses throughout the year, giving the Raiders a much-needed home run in an otherwise disappointing offseason of moves. Mack was the best run-stopping 4-3 outside linebacker in the NFL this season, shedding blocks and providing unparalleled outside containment. Oakland needs to build their defense around this budding superstar.

Anthony Barr, Vikings

College: UCLA

247Sports Composite Rank (2010): Four-star, No. 64 Overall, No. 7 Athlete, No. 12 Prospect in California

Although he missed the last four games with a knee injury, Barr edges out 49ers rookie surprise Aaron Lynch's six-sack performance because of his superior overall impact over the first three-fourths of the season. Barr made 70 tackles, four sacks and two forced fumbles, one of which he returned for a game-winning touchdown against the Buccaneers in Week 8. Able to rush the quarterback and drop back into coverage, Barr is a versatile playmaker that can do just about anything asked of him on the field.

Inside Linebacker

C.J. Mosley, Ravens

College: Alabama

247Sports Composite Rank (2010): Four-star, No. 79 Overall, No. 2 Prospect in Alabama

Mosley came into the season with extremely-high expectations, and somehow exceeded them. Starting every game, Mosley made 133 tackles, three sacks, one fumble forced and two interceptions, earning Pro Bowl honors and strong Defensive Rookie of the Year consideration. As an elite every-down linebacker, so far Mosley is living up to the early comparisons to Ray Lewis.

Chris Borland, 49ers

College: Wisconsin

247Sports Composite Rank (2009): Three-star, No. 1245 Overall, No. 78 Athlete, No. 62 Prospect in Ohio

Borland was not drafted until the third round because of question marks regarding his lack of size. After a season in which he racked up 107 tackles, one sack and two picks in 14 games and only eight starts, no one is questioning his ability anymore. When Patrick Willis went down for the season, Borland stepped up and showcased rare natural instincts, quickly diagnosing plays and flying to the football.

Cornerback

Bene Benwikere, Panthers

College:San Jose State

247Sports Composite Rank (2010): Three-star, No. 946 Overall, No. 71 Cornerback, No. 103 Prospect in California

In a draft full of first round disappointments, Benwikere stood out as one of the biggest rookie surprises of the season. After missing six games with a high-ankle sprain, Benwikere stepped into the starting lineup after the Panthers waived Antoine Cason and shined. The fifth-round selection did not allow a single touchdown in coverage all season, tops among rookie cornerbacks. Carolina got a steal in Benwikere.

E.J. Gaines, Rams

College: Missouri

247Sports Composite Rank (2010): Three-star, No. 595 Overall, No. 44 Cornerback, No. 10 Prospect in Missouri

Another late round steal, Gaines edges out Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller and Redskins corner Bashaud Breeland because of his high level of play in extensive snaps over the course of the season. Whether starting in nickel or outside, Gaines was solid, making 70 tackles, breaking up 15 passes and making two interceptions.

Safety

Calvin Pryor, Jets

College: Louisville

247Sports Composite Rank (2011): Three-star, No. 601, No. 36 Safety, No. 87 Prospect in Florida

Pryor played in every game, starting 11 games and giving the Jets solid play in run defense and a good first season in coverage. By no means a ballhawk, Pryor is at his best when allowed to chase ball carriers down, as evidenced by his 60 tackles.

Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Packers

College: Alabama

247Sports Composite Rank (2011): Five-star, No. 7 Overall, No. 1 Safety, No. 2 Prospect in Florida

Clinton-Dix beats out the Panthers' Tre Boston, Bears' Brock Vereen and Saints' Pierre Warren based on making a bigger impact with increased snaps. Whether lined up at free or strong safety, Green Bay's defense took on a different look with Ha Ha on the field, as he can cover slot receivers, has the range and awareness to roam the field, and is not afraid to come up and stop the running back in his tracks. He allowed no touchdowns and picked off a pass during the regular season, and kept Green Bay in the NFC Championship game with a pair of interceptions.

Kicker

Chandler Catanzaro, Cardinals

College: Clemson

Catanzaro beats out Parkey because of his outstanding leg on kickoffs. Catanzaro made his first 17 field-goal attempts, which tied an NFL record for a first year player, and went 29-of-33 for the season.

Punter

Pat O'Donnell, Bears

College: Cincinnati/Miami

247Sports Composite Rank (2009): Two-star, No. 2100 Overall, No. 2 Punter, No. 255 Prospect in Florida

Although he was the winner by default, O'Donnell put together a nice year, earning his spot on the team. Playing home games in unfavorable conditions at Soldier Field, he still managed a respectable 43.8 yards per punt, with 20 punts downed inside the 20-yard line.

Returner

De'Anthony Thomas, Chiefs

College: Oregon

247Sports Composite Rank (2011): Five-star, No. 17 Overall, No. 1 All-Purpose Back, No. 2 Prospect in California

Thomas beats out impressive Dolphins wideout Jarvis Landry because of how equally dangerous he was on both punt and kick returns. Thomas averaged 30.6 yards per kickoff return and was third in the NFL with 12 yards per punt return, including an 81-yard return for a touchdown against the Raiders.