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Ready to dominate? 20 instant-impact rookies for 2020


Last season, Nick Bosa was an instant-impact pass rusher for a team that reached the Super Bowl. Kyler Murray showed the type of promise that has Arizona Cardinals fans feeling as if they have a long-term star at quarterback. A.J. Brown had 1,000 yards receiving for a surprising Tennessee Titans team. Josh Jacobs was a powerhouse out of the Raiders' backfield. 

Which of the 255 selections in the 2020 NFL draft could have similar impacts this coming season? 

Paste BN Sports' Nate Davis has 20 candidates who have the talent and opportunity to impress right away.

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Every team's all-time passing leader

Some names on this list are familiar -- Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Brett Favre, John Elways. But, there are some teams that you might have a difficult time guessing which quarterback is their all-time leading passers. 

PHOTOS: Every NFL's teams all-time leading passer

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