5 NFL players who had record-breaking rookie seasons

There have been many great rookie seasons across NFL history. Rookie records are regularly broken and most current record holders have transformed into elite players.

Here are five rookies from NFL history who burst onto the scene and broke records in their first season.

NFL players who broke records in their rookie season

#1 - QB Andrew Luck, Indianapolis Colts- 4,374 passing yards

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck

Andrew Luck was one of the highest rated quarterback prospects of all time coming out of college. He lived up to expectations in his first season, setting the rookie passing record with 4,374 yards.

He cleared the previous record set by Cam Newton by more than 300 yards.

#2 - QB Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers - 31 passing touchdowns

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert

Justin Herbert put together one of the best rookie seasons by any quarterback in NFL history. He fell just 38 yards short of catching Andrew Luck for the rookie passing record, but he did set a new all-time mark with 31 passing touchdowns.

He is currently one of the most promising young quarterbacks in the league.

5 Players who broke NFL rookie records in their first season

Here are five players who have had record-setting rookie seasons.

#3 - WR Randy Moss, Minnesota Vikings - 17 receiving touchdowns

Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss

Randy Moss is one of the most dominant wide receivers of all time, and it started with his rookie season. He eclipsed 1,000 receiving yards in each of his first six seasons while leading all players in receiving touchdowns in five of them.

He recorded 17 receiving touchdowns in his 1998 rookie season, a record that still stands today.

#4 - WR Jaylen Waddle, Miami Dolphins - 104 receptions

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle

Jaylen Waddle had an excellent rookie season that went somewhat under the radar. He set a new rookie record with 104 receptions.

It probably didn't get as much recognition as it should have, due to Ja'Marr Chase and his spectacular year. Chase recorded the most receiving yards by a rookie since the merger and is the second most of all time behind only Bill Groman in the 1960 season.

#5 - DE Jevon Kearse, Tennessee Titans - 14.5 sacks

Tennessee Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse

Jevon "The Freak" Kearse lived up to his nickname during his 1999 rookie season. He set a new NFL record by registering 14.5 sacks, a record that still stands today.

He was named the Defensive Rookie of the Year and finished as the runner-up in the Defensive Player of the Year voting.