Former NFL player and scout Bucky Brooks knows the ins and outs of this league, providing keen insight in his notebook. In today's installment, he highlights 10 NON-first-round rookies who made an impression in August ...

The NFL is a meritocracy, with roster spots and playing time earned through exceptional performances in practice and games. Though draft position often determines pole position at the beginning of training camp, the depth chart reflects the daily production of hardworking players who shine under the bright lights.

With the 53-man rosters finally decided after contentious debates between executives, scouts and coaches, this is the perfect time to identify rookies selected outside of the first round who popped in game action over the last month, showing the potential

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