The best 2016 rookie for every NFL team

— -- NFL Nation reporters choose the rookie who will make the biggest immediate impact for every team:

AFC EAST

Buffalo Bills: This is a close call between first-round outside linebacker  Shaq Lawson and second-round inside linebacker  Reggie Ragland. Both will be immediate starters on the defense. I'll go with Ragland because the Bills have few other options at inside linebacker. Ragland figures to get a healthy percentage of snaps as a rookie, and the belief is that there shouldn't be a steep learning curve from Alabama's defense to Rex Ryan's system. -- Mike Rodak

AFC NORTH

Baltimore Ravens: The obvious choice is first-round pick Ronnie Stanley, who will start at either left guard or left tackle as a rookie. But don't overlook third-round pick Bronson Kaufusi, who has a chance to start at defensive end. One of last year's starters, Chris Canty, was cut, and the others vying for his spot are Lawrence Guy, a career backup, and Brent Urban, who has struggled to remain healthy. Kaufusi has the size, athleticism and motor to contribute right away for Baltimore's defense. -- Jamison Hensley

AFC SOUTH

Houston Texans: The Texans made several flashy picks, but their most immediate impact will come from an under-the-radar selection. Center Nick Martin, whom they selected in the second round at No. 50 overall, will be expected to win the job and jump right into the starting lineup on the offensive line. Wide receiver  Will Fuller, Houston's first-round pick, should be in the starting lineup quickly, but he won't have his hand on the ball for every single play like Martin will. -- Tania Ganguli

AFC WEST

Denver Broncos: The Broncos have high hopes for the players at the top of their draft class -- quarterback Paxton Lynch and defensive lineman Adam Gotsis -- but the player who could see the field most quickly and, as a result, make the earliest splash is running back Devontae Booker. Booker missed the last part of the 2015 season with a knee injury, but the Broncos expect him to be ready by June, and he is a three-down back in waiting. Booker's ability as a receiver and his awareness, at least at the collegiate level, as a third-down blocker, to go with quality vision as a runner, means he will be difficult to keep off the field no matter how C.J. Anderson is working as the top back. -- Jeff Legwold

NFC EAST

Dallas Cowboys: If the answer isn't Ezekiel Elliott, then the Cowboys are in trouble. With Elliott the Cowboys want to return to the form they had in 2014 when DeMarco Murray led the NFL in rushing with 1,845 yards. While it's foolish to expect that kind of a production from Elliott, with Tony Romo, Jason Witten, Dez Bryant and that offensive line, he could be the favorite to win rookie of the year honors because he could see favorable looks from the defense. Another name to keep an eye on is fourth-rounder Charles Tapper. With the penalties facing defensive ends  Randy Gregory and DeMarcus Lawrence, Tapper will get a chance for more playing time than a Day 3 pick could expect. -- Todd Archer

NFC NORTH

Chicago Bears: It's difficult to choose outside linebacker  Leonard Floyd. The No. 9 overall pick is a project, and he may take time to develop. On the other hand, third-rounder Jonathan Bullard is positioned to contribute immediately on the defensive line. Next to Eddie Goldman and Akiem Hicks, the Bears' line is wide open. Bullard, who is supposed to have a terrific first step, recorded 66 tackles, 6.5 sacks and 17.5 tackles for loss for Florida in 2015. Of Chicago's top three picks, Bullard probably has the best chance to crack the starting lineup in Week 1. -- Jeff Dickerson

NFC SOUTH

Atlanta Falcons:  Keanu Neal, the 17th overall pick, should make the most immediate impact for the Falcons as the starting strong safety. He's a hard-hitting player who could play that Kam Chancellor-type role in Dan Quinn's defense, stopping opponents in their tracks while not giving up extra yards. The Falcons are confident Neal can cover tight ends, although that might not be his strength. -- Vaughn McClure

NFC WEST

Arizona Cardinals: Fourth-round pick Evan Boehm can make a case here, but his impact won't be as immediate as the Cardinals' first-round pick.  Robert Nkemdiche will be part of a defensive line rotation that comes at offenses like hockey lines -- often and with fresh legs. After playing as many as 100 snaps in a game at Ole Miss, Nkemdiche will see his role limited closer to 30 snaps per game, which means he'll be fresher and have more energy. But his natural ability, coupled with the refinement of his technique by defensive line coach Brentson Buckner, will make Nkemdiche an immediate-impact player. -- Josh Weinfuss