Which rookies made a name from themselves in the Super Bowl? We list 10 standout performances, plus honorable mentions.
ESPN compiled a ranking of the top 10 rookie performances in Super Bowl history based on research and statistics. Washington running back Timmy Smith leads the list for his 204 rushing yards and two touchdowns in a 42-10 victory over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXII. The performance remains the NFL's all-time Super Bowl single-game rushing record.
The list also highlights Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy setting a rookie record with 157 receiving yards in Super Bowl LIX. Other notable ranked rookies include kick returners Andre Coleman and Tim Dwight, running back Joseph Addai, receiver Torry Holt, and defensive players Malcolm Butler, Tedy Bruschi, and Antoine Winfield Jr.
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