... the NFL, a handful of relatively unknown rookies emerge from the shadows of training camp obscurity. These are players who come into the league with no real public expectation to start or make an immediate impact, but often times outperform their more highly drafted peers on the field.

In 2009, the best example of exceeding expectations was Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Austin Collie, who maximized his opportunity after slot receiver Anthony Gonzalez went down with an injury. Considered a mere product of Brigham Young's high octane spread offense, Collie was drafted in round four despite leading the FBS with 105 receptions in 2008.

All that Collie did was produce 60 receptions and seven touchdowns in the regular season, wh...

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