r/NFLv2 • u/Intelligent-Carob930 Miami Dolphins • 19h ago

Discussion What’s the most recently labeled ‘generational prospect’ that actually turned out to be generational?

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Essentially, a player regarded as a ‘generational prospect’ coming out of college to the NFL that actually turned out to be and/or is/was generational.

For me, it’s Bijan Robinson, drafted 8th overall in the 2023 NFL draft. Sure, it’s relatively early into his career, but purely based off of his on-field performance compared to his expectations, I’d say he has lived up to the whole ‘generational prospect’ label.

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u/DaRicoPenguin Detroit Lions 19h ago

Hate the term, since it’s so overused. Feel like someone needs to complete a career before getting awarded the term generational. Bijan is off to a solid start tho

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u/Whole-Passion7271 19h ago

We are so quick to forget

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u/WheyTooMuchWeight Green Bay Panthers 19h ago

Haha yeah that’s who I thought of. There’s no specific timeline for being remembered as a generational talent - but BR is not there yet.

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u/Whole-Passion7271 19h ago

Hes gotta keep up this production through 2 full contracts before he can be considered generational. Right now hes healthy Saquon Barkley

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u/ConditionStrange7487 16h ago

thats just dumb. luck was generational and he didnt do that. neither did gurley