One breakout star for each NFL team in the 2020 season
Houston Texans – Will Fuller
Projecting Fuller to enjoy a breakout year may seem like an exercise in futility at this point. Injuries have consistently put a stop to signs of progress throughout his NFL career but, though he played only 11 games in 2019, last season represented a career year with 49 catches and 670 yards. It will be interesting to see how DeAndre Hopkins’ exit impacts the coverage he receives, however, Fuller still has Deshaun Watson and a decent supporting cast. The arrow is pointing up for this dynamic deep threat.
Indianapolis Colts – Jonathan Taylor
The rookie second-round pick has a clear path to the bulk of the workload in the Colts backfield. The majority of pass-catching snaps may go to Marlon Mack, who is entering the final year of his contract. However, the share of carries should tilt firmly in the favor of Taylor, who is also the clear favorite to be the red zone back. He has the vision, the elusiveness and the power to put up monster numbers in his first year.
Jacksonville Jaguars – Taven Bryan
Bryan probably will never be productive enough to stop Jaguars fans cursing Jacksonville’s decision to draft him with Lamar Jackson still on the board. However, he has the quickness to be an effective interior disruptor and, set to step into a starting role on a still talented defensive front, this can be the year his flashes translate into production.
Kansas City Chiefs – Clyde Edwards-Helaire
Few rookies have received as much offseason hype as Kansas City’s first-round pick in recent years. However, Edwards-Helaire has the skill set and is in the situation with the Chiefs to enjoy an extremely productive maiden campaign as a runner and a pass-catcher and put himself firmly in the Offensive Rookie of the Year conversation.