5 NFL players that are Offensive Rookie of the Year favorites in 2018

GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 30: Saquon Barkley (26) of the Penn State Nittany Lions runs for a gain in the Fiesta Bowl game between the Washington Huskies and the Penn State Nittany Lions on December 30, 2017 at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ. (Photo by Jordon Kelly/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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ARLINGTON, TX – APRIL 26: A video board displays an image of D.J. Moore of Maryland after he was picked #24 overall by the Carolina Panthers during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

4. D.J. Moore, WR, Carolina Panthers

Cam Newton finally has a weapon on the outside to throw to not named Steve Smith Sr. At 6-0 and 210 pounds, the Panthers need to use him on the outside and in the slot. This will allow them to take advantage of two key aspects of their offense — Newton’s arm strength and his speed.

Moore has 4.4 speed and using him in the slot will take advantage of some catch and run potential. In addition to that, he can blow by corners on the outside, making him a deep threat. Moore should play mostly in the slot, but the Panthers can make some matchup advantages by moving him outside, especially against teams that have corners that stick to one side of the field.

Moore has the ability to give the Panthers the weapon on offense they desperately need. Moore has also returned punts and kickoffs in his college career. So, if the Panthers use him as a receiver and returner, and he does well enough, he will definitely catch the eye of voters.