Top 10 breakout candidates for this NFL season including Jaxson Dart and Luther Burden III

Yahoo Sports writer Frank Schwab published a list of the top 10 NFL breakout candidates for the 2026 season on August 31, 2026, highlighting players such as quarterback Jaxson Dart and wide receiver Luther Burden III. The article notes that every NFL season produces unexpected contributors, ranging from first-round picks to undrafted players. The piece also suggests the NFL could consider introducing a Most Improved Player award similar to the NBA's.