The rookie from Southern California, drafted on the fifth round, snared five passes from Chad Pennington and Ray Lucas.

The other is Eric Cairns, a 22-year-old rookie drafted in the third round by the Rangers in 1992.

Eric Bjornson, a rookie drafted out of Washington, joined the Cowboys this season, along with Wilson.

Mike Cherry, a rookie drafted in the sixth round out of Murray State, was studying the game plan for Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals.

He will be replaced by Marcus Buckley, a rookie drafted at outside linebacker.

Of course, rookies drafted in the first round are the ones who garner the most notice.

Hurst, a rookie drafted on the fourth round, stepped in front of the intended receiver, James Lofton, caught the ball and raced untouched for his first pro touchdown.

He and linebacker Shawne Merriman of San Diego were the two defensive rookies drafted last year who made the most immediate impact on their teams.

With four rookies drafted last year, the Nets did not need to add more young players with guaranteed contracts.

So, a rookie from Virginia, Doug Karczewski, drafted on the fifth round, may take some snaps.