Kenny Golladay Exploded in Years 2 and 3 — Is This 2024 Rookie WR Following the Same Path?

Kevin Szafraniec
April 15, 2025

Kenny Golladay came into the NFL in 2017 as a late third-round pick out of Northern Illinois. He was able to show flashes of his potential in his rookie season before coming on strong in his second and third seasons.

Unfortunately, Golladay suffered hamstring and hip injuries that limited him to five games in 2020 and he was unable to regain his pre-injury form over the final two years of his career.

KENNY GOLLADAY’S FANTASY CAREER

Similar to Golladay, one 2024 rookie wide receiver showed some tantalizing upside amid mostly mediocre performances in his rookie season. While Golladay was able to break out in his second season, there is no certainty that this WR will be able to follow suit. With rookie year comparisons containing a few big names and a plethora of monumental busts, which side of the line will this intriguing young WR end up on?

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Kevin Szafraniec

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