Kendal Daniels, Robert Spears-Jennings ranked among top NFL rookies

Kendal Daniels of the Atlanta Falcons and Robert Spears-Jennings of the Pittsburgh Steelers have been recognized among the highest-graded rookies in the NFL this season by Pro Football Focus. Daniels, a former Oklahoma linebacker, ranks fifth with a score of 90.5 after a strong performance against the San Francisco 49ers. Spears-Jennings, a former defensive back from Oklahoma, ranks seventh with a grade of 76.5 following his contributions in the Steelers' game against the Saints. Both players were part of a notable 2026 NFL Draft for the Sooners, with Daniels and Spears-Jennings making significant impacts early in their professional careers.

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