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NFL teams identify one surprise player each after spring practices
Reporters for each of the 32 NFL teams selected one player who stood out during offseason workouts and minicamps. The selections cover rookies and veterans competing for starting or depth roles ahead of training camp.
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NFL Nation reporters selected one player from each of the 32 teams who made an unexpected impression during spring practices. The selections focus on players who gained additional snaps or exceeded expectations while competing for roster spots.
Defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard said in May that Elarms-Orr was meeting all expectations in the competition for the open position.
Tight end Greg Dulcich became a frequent target in team drills after returning from injured reserve last season. He averaged the second-most yards after the catch per reception among qualifying tight ends during his time on the field in 2025.
He worked as the top personal protector on the punt team and rotated into defensive repetitions behind the two starting safeties.
Wide receiver Adonai Mitchell exceeded expectations in his first offseason with the team after arriving in a November trade. The team had anticipated improvement but reported that Mitchell performed above those projections during spring drills.
