Associated Press NFL Rookie of the Year Award explained

AP NFL Rookie of the Year Award
Givenfor:Rookie of the year in the National Football League
Presenter:Associated Press

The Associated Press NFL Rookie of the Year Award is an annual award given to the top offensive and defensive first-year players in the National Football League (NFL) as adjudged by the Associated Press (AP). Winners are selected by a nationwide panel of 50 members of the AP who regularly cover the league.[1] The AP has chosen an offensive rookie of the year since 1957 and a defensive rookie of the year since 1967.

Ballots are cast at the end of the regular season, before the playoffs. Since 2011, winners of the AP Rookie of the Year awards are announced at the NFL Honors presentation the night before the Super Bowl along with the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year Award and other AP awards.[2] While several organizations recognize their own NFL Rookie of the Year, the NFL considers the award given by the AP to be its official honor,[3] with the winners listed in the league's annual Record and Fact Book.[4] Quarterback C. J. Stroud and defensive end Will Anderson Jr., both of the Houston Texans, were respectively named AP Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year for the 2023 season.

Winners

Offensive winners
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Defensive winners
Season Player Position Team Ref
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See also

References

General
Footnotes

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Panthers' Newton voted AP Offensive Rookie of the Year . NFL.com . Associated Press . February 4, 2012 . January 29, 2013.
  2. Web site: Alec Baldwin to host '2nd Annual NFL Honors' Super Bowl Eve . NFL.com . National Football League . January 8, 2013 . January 29, 2013.
  3. News: Demovsky. Rob. Lacy is PFWA's top rookie; AP award next?. April 16, 2017. ESPN.com. January 14, 2014.
  4. News: Birkett. Dave. Lions' Ndamukong Suh: Another rookie of year. https://web.archive.org/web/20110121125655/http://www.freep.com/article/20110118/SPORTS01/110118048//1049/sports01. dead. January 21, 2011. December 28, 2017. Detroit Free Press. January 18, 2011.
  5. News: Jim Brown of Cleveland is Grid Laurels Voted Top Pro. May 3, 2017. The Gettysburg Times. Associated Press. January 8, 1958. 5. Newspapers.com.
  6. News: Jimmy Orr is rookie of year. May 3, 2017. Port Angeles Evening News. Associated Press. January 13, 1959. 5. Newspapers.com.
  7. News: Packer End, Boyd Dowler, Is Named Rookie of Year in NFL. May 3, 2017. The Oshkosh Northwestern. Associated Press. December 29, 1959. 19. Newspapers.com.
  8. News: NFL Offensive Rookie Of The Year. May 29, 2017. The San Diego Union-Tribune. Associated Press. February 6, 2016.
  9. News: Bears' Mike Ditka Rookie Of Year. March 23, 2017. Daily Independent Journal. Associated Press. December 21, 1961. 14. Newspapers.com.
  10. News: Ron Bull NFL Rookie Of the Year. April 2, 2017. Warren Times Mirror. Associated Press. December 12, 1962. 13. Newspapers.com.
  11. News: Hand. Jack. Paul Flatley NFL Rookie Of the Year. April 2, 2017. Moberly Monitor-Index. Associated Press. December 12, 1963. 14. Newspapers.cm.
  12. News: Washington's Charley Taylor Voted NFL's Rookie Of Year. April 16, 2017. Freeport Journal-Standard. Associated Press. December 10, 1964. 13. Newspapers.com.
  13. News: Gale Sayers NFL Rookie Of The Year. April 16, 2017. The Cumberland News. Associated Press. December 23, 1965. 11. Newspapers.com.
  14. News: Curry. Jerry. Johnny Roland Picked as NFL Rookie of the Year. April 16, 2017. The Chillicothe Constitution-Tribune. Associated Press. December 15, 1966. 13. Newspapers.com.
  15. News: Farr, Barney Best Rookies. February 4, 2017. Alton Evening Telegraph. Associated Press. December 15, 1967. 21. Newspapers.com.
  16. News: NFL's Top 2 Rookies Of Year Are Named. February 4, 2017. Ironwood Daily Globe. Associated Press. December 20, 1968. 5. Newspapers.com.
  17. News: Hill Is Top Offensive Rookie Capping Great Cowboy Year. April 25, 2017. The Odessa American. Associated Press. December 20, 1969. 15. Newspapers.com.
  18. News: Rathet. Mike. Buffalo QB Dennis Shaw NFL Rookie of the Year. April 25, 2017. Standard-Speaker. Associated Press. January 6, 1971. 28. Newspapers.com.
  19. News: Lowitt. Bruce. Packers' John Brockington Is Named Offensive Rookie Of Year In NFL By AP Poll. April 25, 2017. The Danville Register. Associated Press. January 5, 1972. 9. Newspapers.com.
  20. News: Franco Harris AP offensive rookie of year; Green Bay's Willie Buchanon defensive rookie of year. April 25, 2017. The Salina Journal. Associated Press. January 3, 1973. 14. Newspapers.com.
  21. News: Chuck Foreman Rookie Of Year. May 29, 2017. The Cumberland News. Associated Press. January 4, 1974. 19. Newspapers.com.
  22. News: McElroy. Jim. Don Woods, receives NFL's Rookie of the Year award. May 29, 2017. Las Vegas Optic. Associated Press. January 3, 1975. 4. Newspapers.com.
  23. News: Seppy. Tom. Mike Thomas Rookie of Year. June 3, 2017. Del Rio News-Herald. Associated Press. January 8, 1976. 8. Newspapers.com.
  24. News: Sammy White Rookie of Year. June 3, 2017. The Terre Haute Tribune. Associated Press. December 28, 1976. 21. Newspapers.com.
  25. News: Dorsett NFL Rookie of Year. June 4, 2017. The Vernon Daily Record. Associated Press. January 4, 1978. 8. Newspapers.com.
  26. News: Campbell Offensive Rookie of the Year. June 29, 2016. Observer-Reporter. Associated Press. January 11, 1979. C-2.
  27. News: Anderson, Haslett named top rookies. June 12, 2017. The San Bernardino County Sun. Associated Press. December 22, 1979. 51. Newspapers.com.
  28. News: Offensive, Defensive Rookies Named. June 12, 2017. Santa Cruz Sentinel. Associated Press. January 9, 1981. 48. Newspapers.com.
  29. News: Rogers is AP Rookie of Year. June 12, 2017. The Galveston Daily News. Associated Press. January 7, 1982. 15. Newspapers.com.
  30. News: AP names Marcus Allen offensive rookie of year. October 19, 2017. The Index-Journal. Associated Press. January 6, 1983. 10. Newspapers.com.
  31. News: Maxwell, Dickerson top rookies. October 19, 2017. Indiana Gazette. Associated Press. April 24, 1999. 16. Newspapers.com.
  32. News: Robinson. Alan. Lipps, Maas named NFL Rookies of Year. October 19, 2017. The Paris News. Associated Press. December 20, 1984. 16. Newspapers.com.
  33. News: Brown Top Offensive Rookie. October 19, 2017. Daily Sitka Sentinel. Associated Press. January 2, 1986. 6. Newspapers.com.
  34. News: Chargers' O'Neal, Saints' Mayes named top rookies. December 28, 2017. The Galveston Daily News. Associated Press. December 30, 1986. 15. Newspapers.com.
  35. News: Stradford, Conlan named NFL's best rookies. December 28, 2017. The Salina Journal. Associated Press. December 30, 1987. 13. Newspapers.com.
  36. News: Stephens, McMillan capture NFL rookie awards. December 28, 2017. The Salina Journal. Associated Press. December 28, 1988. 16. Newspapers.com.
  37. News: Sanders, Thomas honored as top rookies. December 28, 2017. Santa Cruz Sentinel. Associated Press. December 29, 1989. 19. Newspapers.com.
  38. News: NFL Rookies Of The Year Named. December 28, 2017. Logansport Pharos-Tribune. Associated Press. January 11, 1991. 9. Newspapers.com.
  39. News: NFL Rookies Of The Year Named. January 8, 2018. Logansport Pharos-Tribune. Associated Press. December 27, 1991. 9. Newspapers.com.
  40. News: Carter named top rookie; 2 plays enough for Pickens . August 28, 2018 . The Marion Star . Associated Press . January 1, 1993 . 14. Newspapers.com.
  41. News: Bettis, Stubblefield voted NFL's top rookies . August 28, 2018 . Mansfield News-Journal . Associated Press . January 5, 1994 . 13. Newspapers.com.
  42. News: Faulk, Bowens win rookie of year awards . August 28, 2018 . The Daily Spectrum . Associated Press . December 28, 1994 . 6. Newspapers.com.
  43. News: Martin, Douglas take top rookie honors in NFL . August 28, 2018 . The Sentinel . Associated Press . December 28, 1995 . 25. Newspapers.com.
  44. News: Top rookies . August 28, 2018 . The Vincennes Sun-Commercial . Associated Press . December 26, 1996 . 11. Newspapers.com.
  45. News: Dunn, Boulware tabbed as NFL's top rookies . August 28, 2018 . The Vincennes Sun-Commercial . Associated Press . December 24, 1997 . 11. Newspapers.com.
  46. News: Lesko . Ron . Vikings' Randy Moss gathers Offensive Rookie of the Year . August 28, 2018 . Del Rio News Herald . Associated Press . January 4, 1999 . 5. Newspapers.com.
  47. News: James named NFL's Offensive Rookie of Year . August 28, 2018 . St. Cloud Times . Associated Press . January 11, 2000 . 26. Newspapers.com.
  48. News: Ex-Marine Anderson is NFL's top offensive rookie . August 29, 2018 . ESPN.com . Associated Press . January 1, 2001.
  49. News: Isaacson . Melissa . Rookie award goes to A-Train . August 29, 2018 . Chicago Tribune . January 16, 2002.
  50. News: Wilner . Barry . Julius Peppers sacks his way to rookie honor; Portis edges ex-teammate Shockey for rookie honor . August 29, 2018 . The Daily Journal . Associated Press . January 9, 2003 . 5. Newspapers.com.
  51. News: Boldin, Suggs are top rookies . August 29, 2018 . The Orlando Sentinel . Associated Press . December 31, 2004 . D3. Newspapers.com.
  52. News: Roethlisberger named top offensive rookie . August 29, 2018 . The Shreveport Times . Associated Press . January 6, 2005 . 24. Newspapers.com.
  53. News: Bucs' back Williams wins offensive top rookie award . August 29, 2018 . ESPN.com . Associated Press . January 4, 2006.
  54. News: Young outruns the field, is top offensive rookie . August 29, 2018 . ESPN.com . Associated Press . January 3, 2007.
  55. News: Vikings' Peterson voted AP Offensive Rookie of the Year. https://web.archive.org/web/20180118011547/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d805ade5f/article/vikings-peterson-voted-ap-offensive-rookie-of-the-year. dead. January 18, 2018. January 17, 2018. NFL.com. Associated Press. January 2, 2008.
  56. News: Falcons' Matt Ryan wins offensive Rookie of the Year. April 25, 2017. USA Today. Associated Press. December 31, 2008.
  57. News: Vikings' Harvin voted top AP offensive rookie. April 25, 2017. USA Today. Associated Press. January 6, 2010.
  58. News: Rams QB Bradford picked as NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. April 25, 2017. NFL.com. National Football League. February 4, 2011.
  59. News: Panthers' Newton voted AP Offensive Rookie of the Year. February 16, 2017. Associated Press . NFL.com . National Football League. February 4, 2012.
  60. Web site: Robert Griffin III wins Offensive Rookie of the Year . NFL.com . National Football League . February 2, 2012 . February 16, 2017.
  61. News: Silverstein. Tom. Packers RB Eddie Lacy named AP NFL offensive rookie of the year. February 4, 2017. Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. February 1, 2014.
  62. News: Wilner. Barry. Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. is top offensive rookie. February 4, 2017. The San Diego Union-Tribune. Associated Press. February 1, 2015.
  63. News: Klein. Gary. Rams' Todd Gurley is NFL's offensive rookie of the year. February 4, 2017. Los Angeles Times. February 6, 2016.
  64. News: Dak Prescott named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. February 16, 2017. Associated Press. Fox Sports. February 4, 2017.
  65. News: Patra. Kevin. Cards' Kyler Murray named Offensive Rookie of Year. NFL.com. National Football League. February 1, 2020. February 1, 2020.
  66. Web site: Chargers QB Justin Herbert tabbed as AP Offensive Rookie of the Year . NFL.com . Nick . Shook . February 6, 2021 . February 6, 2021.
  67. Web site: Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase named 2021 AP Offensive Rookie of the Year . NFL.com . 11 February 2022.
  68. Web site: Jets WR Garrett Wilson named AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year . NFL.com . 9 February 2023.
  69. Web site: Patra . Kevin . Texans QB C.J. Stroud named AP 2023 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year . February 8, 2024 . February 8, 2024 . NFL.com.
  70. News: Greene Top Defensive Rookie. April 25, 2017. The Odessa American. Associated Press. December 20, 1969. 15. Newspapers.com.
  71. News: Bruce Taylor Defensive Rookie of Year in NFL. April 25, 2017. Standard-Speaker. Associated Press. January 7, 1971. 21. Newspapers.com.
  72. News: Isiah Robertson Ram linebacker defensive rookie of year. April 25, 2017. Jefferson City Post-Tribune. Associated Press. January 5, 1972. 20. Newspapers.com.
  73. News: Bock. Hal. Eastern's Wally Chambers Is NFL Rookie Of Year. May 24, 2017. The Corbin Times-Tribune. Associated Press. January 4, 1974. 3. Newspapers.com.
  74. News: Jack Lambert NFL Defensive Rookie Of Year. May 24, 2017. The La Crosse Tribune. Associated Press. January 3, 1975. 11. Newspapers.com.
  75. News: Lowitt. Bruce. Brazile Garners Rookie Honors. June 3, 2017. Del Rio News-Herald. Associated Press. January 8, 1976. 8. Newspapers.com.
  76. News: Patriot's Cornerback Haynes Gets Rookie Defense Award. June 12, 2017. Idaho State Journal. Associated Press. December 29, 1976. 13. Newspapers.com.
  77. News: Miami's Duhe Gets Defensive Honor. June 12, 2017. The Vernon Daily Record. Associated Press. January 4, 1978. 8. Newspapers.com.
  78. News: 'Bubba' Baker Named Defensive Rookie. June 12, 2017. The Kane Republican. Associated Press. January 11, 1979. 4. Newspapers.com.
  79. News: Taylor wins rookie award. June 12, 2017. The Gettysburg Times. Associated Press. January 8, 1982. 9. Newspapers.com.
  80. News: Browns linebacker named defensive rookie of year. October 19, 2017. The Index-Journal. Associated Press. January 6, 1983. 10. Newspapers.com.
  81. News: Colts' Bickett top defensive rookie in NFL. October 19, 2017. The Salina Journal. Associated Press. January 3, 1986. 11. Newspapers.com.
  82. News: Wilner . Barry . Raiders' Woodson adds Defensive Rookie of the Year to trophy case . August 28, 2018 . Del Rio News Herald . Associated Press . January 4, 1999 . 5. Newspapers.com.
  83. News: Wilner. Barry. Titans' 'Freak Show' earns NFL rookie honor. May 29, 2017. Athens Banner-Herald. Associated Press. January 12, 2000.
  84. News: Urlacher makes huge strides in season . August 29, 2018 . ESPN.com . Associated Press . December 31, 2000.
  85. News: Wilner . Barry . Kendrell Bell Takes Rookie Honors . August 29, 2018 . Midland Reporter-Telegram . Associated Press . January 13, 2002.
  86. News: Jets' Vilma wins top defensive rookie of year . August 29, 2018 . Palladium-Item . Associated Press . January 7, 2005 . 9. Newspapers.com.
  87. News: Merriman top defensive rookie of year . August 29, 2018 . Sioux City Journal . Associated Press . January 5, 2006 . 10. Newspapers.com.
  88. News: Ryans named AP Defensive Rookie of the Year . August 29, 2018 . ESPN.com . Associated Press . January 3, 2007.
  89. News: 49ers linebacker named AP's top defensive rookie. January 17, 2018. The Index-Journal. Associated Press. January 5, 2008. 15. Newspapers.com.
  90. News: Mayo is AP's top defensive rookie. December 28, 2017. ESPN.com. Associated Press. January 1, 2009.
  91. News: Battista. Judy. In Revote, Cushing Keeps Award. December 28, 2017. The New York Times. May 12, 2010.
  92. News: Suh named NFL defensive rookie of the year. December 28, 2017. Athens Banner-Herald. February 5, 2011.
  93. News: Miller wins Defensive Rookie of Year. February 16, 2017. February 4, 2012. Fox Sports.
  94. Web site: Luke Kuechly wins Defensive Rookie of the Year honors . NFL.com . National Football League . February 2, 2013 . February 16, 2017.
  95. News: Rock. Tim. Jets DT Sheldon Richardson named AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. February 4, 2017. Newsday. February 1, 2014.
  96. News: Wilson. Aaron. Aaron Donald named Defensive Rookie of the Year, beating out Ravens' C.J. Mosley. February 4, 2017. The Baltimore Sun. January 31, 2015.
  97. News: Orr. Conor. Marcus Peters named Defensive Rookie of the Year. February 4, 2017. NFL.com. National Football League. February 6, 2016.
  98. News: Gehlken. Michael. Honored Joey Bosa sees 'scary' potential for 2017. February 16, 2017. The San Diego Union-Tribune. February 4, 2017.
  99. News: Alvin Kamara, Marshon Lattimore gives Saints sweep of rookie of the year awards . August 30, 2018 . USA Today . February 3, 2018.
  100. Web site: Saquon Barkley and Darius Leonard Take Home Rookie of the Year Honors. Sports Illustrated. Michael Shapiro. February 2, 2019. August 16, 2019.
  101. News: Patra. Kevin. 49ers DE Nick Bosa named Defensive Rookie of Year. NFL.com. National Football League. February 1, 2020. February 1, 2020.
  102. Web site: Washington DE Chase Young wins AP Defensive Rookie of the Year . NFL.com . Kevin . Patra . February 6, 2021 . February 6, 2021.
  103. Web site: Cowboys LB Micah Parsons named 2021 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year . NFL.com . Kevin . Patra . February 10, 2022 . February 11, 2022.
  104. Web site: Jets CB Sauce Gardner wins AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year . NFL.com . Kevin . Patra . February 9, 2023 . February 9, 2023.
  105. Web site: Patra . Kevin . Texans DE Will Anderson Jr. wins AP 2023 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year . February 8, 2024 . February 8, 2024 . NFL.com.

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