5 NFL rookies who could end up being Pro Bowlers in their first campaign ft. Aidan Hutchinson

The 2022 NFL season is quickly approaching and the first round of preseason fixtures has been played. All teams are preparing for the upcoming season by analyzing their rosters while working on their personnel packages and game plans.

Some of the most important players to keep an eye on as the regular season approaches are rookies. It's always interesting to see how their skillsets translate to the NFL level and how they are utilized within their new teams.

All rookies have different levels of expectations. Their overall production in college football, physical gifts, and team situations are some of the factors that determine what to expect from each rookie. Here are five rookies who could potentially make the Pro Bowl this year due to a favorable outlook ahead of the 2022 NFL season.

#1 - Drake London

Drake London was the first wide receiver selected during the 2022 NFL Draft when the Atlanta Falcons chose him in the first round. They lost Cavin Ridley to a season-long suspension in 2022 and Russell Gage left during the free agency period. So the Falcons were desperate to improve their wide receiver room.

London is projected to be the Falcons' top wide receiver this year, so he should have plenty of opportunities. He will likely attempt to play a similar role to Ridley during the 2020 season, who recorded 1,374 yards and was selected a second-team All-Pro.

#2 - Kaiir Elam

Kaiir Elam stepped into an excellent situation with the Buffalo Bills. They were the top-ranked defense in the NFL last season and improved even further this year by signing superstar Von Miller.

Kaiir Elam wasn't perfect in his debut for the #Bills yesterday, but the first round CB out of Florida had some quality reps, especially early in the game. Defends the slant vs 2nd rounder Alec Pierce perfectly and gets the PBU. This was on 3rd down. https://t.co/QaGUGRPvjG

One of the only weaknesses of the Bills defense was their second cornerback next to Tre'Davious White. That's where Elam will step in. He will be surrounded by an excellent defensive unit and has a real chance to thrive in his situation.