With a very shallow quarterback class in 2026, the race for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year this upcoming season is going to be a fascinating one. After ranking the top 5 Offensive Rookie of the Year candidates in the NFC, our newest NFL Power Rankings are going to dissect the top candidates in the AFC this season. Top 5 Offensive Rookie of the Year candidates from AFC teams in 2026, ranked5. But you can't forget about 1st-round pick Omar Cooper Jr., one of Fernando Mendoza's favorite targets this past season at Indiana and one of the top Offensive Rookie of the Year candidates in the AFC. His stock has been on the rise since the start of Jets training camp.