0 of 7

Bill Kostroun/Associated Press

The NFL may be exciting for fans, but it must be tough for veterans in the league. With more than 250 selections coming into the NFL, and even more undrafted rookies joining camp rosters, the competition becomes more vicious every year. Taking into account the larger veteran contracts juxtaposed to their rookie counterparts, the older members of the NFL need to be levels more talented than the developmental players who are long-term options.

Nevertheless, some rookies will contribute early on. While most people hold rookies to too high of a standard, assuming that three or four of them will become impact players on every squad, several prospects make the NFL transition quickly because of their elite athleticism.

Most everyone assumes that the top two quarterbacks from the last class, Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota, will start for their teams early on. Throwing them out, we'll take a look at who in the league could replace established options and make a significant splash during their rookie seasons.

Some of these soon-to-be-ousted players are former first-round picks. Some are second-year players who might have already passed up their one shot to prove they can be a 16-game starter. Others are just established veterans who are past their prime.

The NFL has no bias: If you're the best player, you'll see the field. As they say, the eye in the sky doesn't lie.