# List of NFL Rookie of the Year awards

Various entities present an NFL Rookie of the Year award each season to the top rookies in the National Football League (NFL). The NFL considers the (rookie) of the year awards by the Associated Press (AP) to be its official honor. Since 2011, the AP awards have been presented at the NFL Honors.

## Associated Press (AP)

Offensive winners (1967–present)
SeasonPlayerTeamPositionRef.
1967Mel FarrDetroit LionsRunning back
1968Earl McCullouchDetroit LionsWide receiver
1969Calvin HillDallas CowboysRunning back
1970Dennis ShawBuffalo BillsQuarterback
1971John BrockingtonGreen Bay PackersRunning back
1972Franco HarrisPittsburgh SteelersRunning back
1973Chuck ForemanMinnesota VikingsRunning back
1974Don WoodsSan Diego ChargersRunning back
1975Mike ThomasWashington RedskinsRunning back
1976Sammy WhiteMinnesota VikingsWide receiver
1977Tony DorsettDallas CowboysRunning back
1978Earl CampbellHouston OilersRunning back
1979Ottis AndersonSt. Louis CardinalsRunning back
1980Billy SimsDetroit LionsRunning back
1981George RogersNew Orleans SaintsRunning back
1982Marcus AllenLos Angeles RaidersRunning back
1983Eric DickersonLos Angeles RamsRunning back
1984Louis LippsPittsburgh SteelersWide receiver
1985Eddie BrownCincinnati BengalsWide receiver
1986Rueben MayesNew Orleans SaintsRunning back
1987Troy StradfordMiami DolphinsRunning back
1988John StephensNew England PatriotsRunning back
1989Barry SandersDetroit LionsRunning back
1990Emmitt SmithDallas CowboysRunning back
1991Leonard RussellNew England PatriotsRunning back
1992Carl PickensCincinnati BengalsWide receiver
1993Jerome BettisLos Angeles RamsRunning back
1994Marshall FaulkIndianapolis ColtsRunning back
1995Curtis MartinNew England PatriotsRunning back
1996Eddie GeorgeHouston OilersRunning back
1997Warrick DunnTampa Bay BuccaneersRunning back
1998Randy MossMinnesota VikingsWide receiver
1999Edgerrin JamesIndianapolis ColtsRunning back
2000Mike AndersonDenver BroncosRunning back
2001Anthony ThomasChicago BearsRunning back
2002Clinton PortisDenver BroncosRunning back
2003Anquan BoldinArizona CardinalsWide receiver
2004Ben RoethlisbergerPittsburgh SteelersQuarterback
2005Cadillac WilliamsTampa Bay BuccaneersRunning back
2006Vince YoungTennessee TitansQuarterback
2007Adrian PetersonMinnesota VikingsRunning back
2008Matt RyanAtlanta FalconsQuarterback
2009Percy HarvinMinnesota VikingsWide receiver
2010Sam BradfordSt. Louis RamsQuarterback
2011Cam NewtonCarolina PanthersQuarterback
2012Robert Griffin IIIWashington RedskinsQuarterback
2013Eddie LacyGreen Bay PackersRunning back
2014Odell Beckham Jr.New York GiantsWide receiver
2015Todd GurleySt. Louis RamsRunning back
2016Dak PrescottDallas CowboysQuarterback
2017Alvin KamaraNew Orleans SaintsRunning back
2018Saquon BarkleyNew York GiantsRunning back
2019Kyler MurrayArizona CardinalsQuarterback
2020Justin HerbertLos Angeles ChargersQuarterback
2021Ja'Marr ChaseCincinnati BengalsWide receiver
2022Garrett WilsonNew York JetsWide receiver
2023C. J. StroudHouston TexansQuarterback
2024Jayden DanielsWashington CommandersQuarterback
Defensive winners (1967–present)
SeasonPlayerTeamPositionRef.
1967Lem BarneyDetroit LionsCornerback
1968Claude HumphreyAtlanta FalconsDefensive end
1969Joe GreenePittsburgh SteelersDefensive tackle
1970Bruce TaylorSan Francisco 49ersCornerback
1971Isiah RobertsonLos Angeles RamsLinebacker
1972Willie BuchanonGreen Bay PackersCornerback
1973Wally ChambersChicago BearsDefensive tackle
1974Jack LambertPittsburgh SteelersLinebacker
1975Robert BrazileHouston OilersLinebacker
1976Mike HaynesNew England PatriotsCornerback
1977A. J. DuheMiami DolphinsDefensive end
1978Al BakerDetroit LionsDefensive end
1979Jim HaslettBuffalo BillsLinebacker
1980Buddy CurryAl RichardsonAtlanta FalconsLinebacker
1981Lawrence TaylorNew York GiantsLinebacker
1982Chip BanksCleveland BrownsLinebacker
1983Vernon MaxwellBaltimore ColtsLinebacker
1984Bill MaasKansas City ChiefsDefensive tackle
1985Duane BickettIndianapolis ColtsLinebacker
1986Leslie O'NealSan Diego ChargersDefensive end
1987Shane ConlanBuffalo BillsLinebacker
1988Erik McMillanNew York JetsSafety
1989Derrick ThomasKansas City ChiefsLinebacker
1990Mark CarrierChicago BearsSafety
1991Mike CroelDenver BroncosLinebacker
1992Dale CarterKansas City ChiefsCornerback
1993Dana StubblefieldSan Francisco 49ersDefensive tackle
1994Tim BowensMiami DolphinsDefensive tackle
1995Hugh DouglasNew York JetsDefensive end
1996Simeon RiceArizona CardinalsDefensive end
1997Peter BoulwareBaltimore RavensLinebacker
1998Charles WoodsonOakland RaidersCornerback
1999Jevon KearseTennessee TitansDefensive end
2000Brian UrlacherChicago BearsLinebacker
2001Kendrell BellPittsburgh SteelersLinebacker
2002Julius PeppersCarolina PanthersDefensive end
2003Terrell SuggsBaltimore RavensLinebacker
2004Jonathan VilmaNew York JetsLinebacker
2005Shawne MerrimanSan Diego ChargersLinebacker
2006DeMeco RyansHouston TexansLinebacker
2007Patrick WillisSan Francisco 49ersLinebacker
2008Jerod MayoNew England PatriotsLinebacker
2009Brian CushingHouston TexansLinebacker
2010Ndamukong SuhDetroit LionsDefensive tackle
2011Von MillerDenver BroncosLinebacker
2012Luke KuechlyCarolina PanthersLinebacker
2013Sheldon RichardsonNew York JetsDefensive end
2014Aaron DonaldSt. Louis RamsDefensive tackle
2015Marcus PetersKansas City ChiefsCornerback
2016Joey BosaSan Diego ChargersDefensive end
2017Marshon LattimoreNew Orleans SaintsCornerback
2018Shaquille LeonardIndianapolis ColtsLinebacker
2019Nick BosaSan Francisco 49ersDefensive end
2020Chase YoungWashington Football TeamDefensive end
2021Micah ParsonsDallas CowboysLinebacker
2022Sauce GardnerNew York JetsCornerback
2023Will Anderson Jr.Houston TexansDefensive end
2024Jared VerseLos Angeles RamsOutside linebacker :

## Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA)

The Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA) Rookie of the Year awards have been given annually to an offensive and defensive rookie in the NFL since 1969, except in 1985. In 2013, PFWA began selecting an overall NFL rookie of the year in addition to its offensive and defensive honors. The winners are chosen by Pro Football Weekly writers/editors and PFWA members.

### Winners (2013–present)

| Season | Player | Team | Position |
| 2013 | Eddie Lacy | Green Bay Packers | Running back |
| 2014 | Odell Beckham Jr. | New York Giants | Wide receiver |
| 2015 | Todd Gurley | St. Louis Rams | Running back |
| 2016 | Ezekiel Elliott | Dallas Cowboys | Running back |
| 2017 | Kareem Hunt | Kansas City Chiefs | Running back |
| 2018 | Baker Mayfield | Cleveland Browns | Quarterback |
| 2019 | Nick Bosa | San Francisco 49ers | Defensive end |
| 2020 | Justin Herbert | Los Angeles Chargers | Quarterback |
| 2021 | Micah Parsons | Dallas Cowboys | Linebacker |
| 2022 | Sauce Gardner | New York Jets | Cornerback |
| 2023 | C. J. Stroud | Houston Texans | Quarterback |
| 2024 | Jayden Daniels | Washington Commanders | Quarterback |

## The Sporting News

The Sporting News NFL Rookie of the Year award is chosen annually by NFL players, coaches, and executives.

### NFL winners (1955–1959)

| Season | Player | Team | Position |
| 1955 | Alan Ameche | Baltimore Colts | Fullback |
| 1956 | J. C. Caroline | Chicago Bears | Defensive back |
| 1957 | Jim Brown | Cleveland Browns | Fullback |
| 1958 | Bobby Mitchell | Cleveland Browns | Halfback |
| 1959 | Nick Pietrosante | Detroit Lions | Fullback |

### NFL winners (1980–present)

| Season | Player | Team | Position |
| 1980 | Billy Sims | Detroit Lions | Running back |
| 1981 | George Rogers | New Orleans Saints | Running back |
| 1982 | Marcus Allen | Los Angeles Raiders | Running back |
| 1983 | Dan Marino | Miami Dolphins | Quarterback |
| 1984 | Louis Lipps | Pittsburgh Steelers | Wide receiver |
| 1985 | Eddie Brown | Cincinnati Bengals | Wide receiver |
| 1986 | Reuben Mayes | New Orleans Saints | Running back |
| 1987 | Robert Awalt | St. Louis Cardinals | Tight end |
| 1988 | Keith Jackson | Philadelphia Eagles | Tight end |
| 1989 | Barry Sanders | Detroit Lions | Running back |
| 1990 | Richmond Webb | Miami Dolphins | Offensive tackle |
| 1991 | Mike Croel | Denver Broncos | Linebacker |
| 1992 | Santana Dotson | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Defensive tackle |
| 1993 | Jerome Bettis | Los Angeles Rams | Running back |
| 1994 | Marshall Faulk | Indianapolis Colts | Running back |
| 1995 | Curtis Martin | New England Patriots | Running back |
| 1996 | Eddie George | Houston Oilers | Running back |
| 1997 | Warrick Dunn | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Running back |
| 1998 | Randy Moss | Minnesota Vikings | Wide receiver |
| 1999 | Edgerrin James | Indianapolis Colts | Running back |
| 2000 | Brian Urlacher | Chicago Bears | Linebacker |
| 2001 | Kendrell Bell | Pittsburgh Steelers | Linebacker |
| 2002 | Clinton Portis | Denver Broncos | Running back |
| 2003 | Anquan Boldin | Arizona Cardinals | Wide receiver |
| 2004 | Ben Roethlisberger | Pittsburgh Steelers | Quarterback |
| 2005 | Shawne Merriman | San Diego Chargers | Linebacker |
| 2006 | Vince Young | Tennessee Titans | Quarterback |
| 2007 | Adrian Peterson | Minnesota Vikings | Running back |
| 2008 | Matt Ryan | Atlanta Falcons | Quarterback |
| 2009 | Percy Harvin | Minnesota Vikings | Wide receiver |
| 2010 | Ndamukong Suh | Detroit Lions | Defensive tackle |
| 2011 | Cam Newton | Carolina Panthers | Quarterback |
| 2012 | Robert Griffin III | Washington Redskins | Quarterback |
| 2013 | Eddie Lacy | Green Bay Packers | Running back |
| 2014 | Odell Beckham Jr. | New York Giants | Wide receiver |
| 2015 | Todd Gurley | St. Louis Rams | Running back |
| 2016 | Ezekiel Elliott | Dallas Cowboys | Running back |
| 2017 | Alvin Kamara | New Orleans Saints | Running back |
| 2018 | Saquon Barkley | New York Giants | Running back |
| 2019 | Nick Bosa | San Francisco 49ers | Defensive end |
| 2020 | Justin Jefferson | Minnesota Vikings | Wide receiver |
| 2021 | Ja'Marr Chase | Cincinnati Bengals | Wide receiver |
| 2022 | Sauce Gardner | New York Jets | Cornerback |
| 2023 | Puka Nacua | Los Angeles Rams | Wide receiver |
| 2024 | Jayden Daniels | Washington Commanders | Quarterback |

## Pepsi

Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year, sponsored by Pepsi since 2002, is a fan-voted award given to the best performing rookie player in the National Football League (NFL). Winners are chosen among five finalists tallied from total votes given to Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week winners by votes on NFL.com. The award is sometimes named after Diet Pepsi and Pepsi Zero Sugar.

### Winners (2002–present)

| Season | Player | Team | Position |
| 2002 | Jeremy Shockey | New York Giants | Tight end |
| 2003 | Domanick Davis | Houston Texans | Running back |
| 2004 | Ben Roethlisberger | Pittsburgh Steelers | Quarterback |
| 2005 | Cadillac Williams | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Running back |
| 2006 | Vince Young | Tennessee Titans | Quarterback |
| 2007 | Adrian Peterson | Minnesota Vikings | Running back |
| 2008 | Joe Flacco | Baltimore Ravens | Quarterback |
| 2009 | Percy Harvin | Minnesota Vikings | Wide receiver |
| 2010 | Ndamukong Suh | Detroit Lions | Defensive tackle |
| 2011 | Cam Newton | Carolina Panthers | Quarterback |
| 2012 | Russell Wilson | Seattle Seahawks | Quarterback |
| 2013 | Keenan Allen | San Diego Chargers | Wide receiver |
| 2014 | Teddy Bridgewater | Minnesota Vikings | Quarterback |
| 2015 | Jameis Winston | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Quarterback |
| 2016 | Dak Prescott | Dallas Cowboys | Quarterback |
| 2017 | Alvin Kamara | New Orleans Saints | Running back |
| 2018 | Saquon Barkley | New York Giants | Running back |
| 2019 | Nick Bosa | San Francisco 49ers | Defensive end |
| 2020 | Justin Herbert | Los Angeles Chargers | Quarterback |
| 2021 | Ja'Marr Chase | Cincinnati Bengals | Wide receiver |
| 2022 | Aidan Hutchinson | Detroit Lions | Defensive end |
| 2023 | C. J. Stroud | Houston Texans | Quarterback |
| 2024 | Jayden Daniels | Washington Commanders | Quarterback |

## Defunct awards
### United Press International

United Press International (UPI) awarded an annual NFL Rookie of the Year award from 1955 to 1959 and two annual awards from 1960 to 1996. From 1960 to 1969 the awards went to a rookie from the NFL and American Football League (AFL), and after the AFL–NFL merger in 1970, the awards went to a rookie from the National Football Conference (NFC) and American Football Conference (AFC).

### Newspaper Enterprise Association

The NEA NFL Rookie of the Year award was founded in 1964 by the Newspaper Enterprise Association. and was created by Murray Olderman, the senior sports editor for the NEA. From 1971 through 1976 winners for both the American Football Conference and National Football Conference were chosen, except in 1974. The award was discontinued after the 1998 season. Winners were awarded the Bert Bell Memorial Trophy, in honor of former NFL commissioner Bert Bell.

#### Winners (1964–1996)

| Season | Player | Team | Position |
| 1964 | Charley Taylor | Washington Redskins | Wide receiver |
| 1965 | Gale Sayers | Chicago Bears | Running back |
| 1966 | Tommy Nobis | Atlanta Falcons | Linebacker |
| 1967 | Mel Farr | Detroit Lions | Running back |
| 1968 | Earl McCullouch | Detroit Lions | Wide receiver |
| 1969 | Calvin Hill | Dallas Cowboys | Running back |
| 1970 | Raymond Chester | Oakland Raiders | Tight end |
| 1971 | Jim Plunkett (AFC) | New England Patriots | Quarterback |
| 1971 | John Brockington (NFC) | Green Bay Packers | Running back |
| 1972 | Franco Harris (AFC) | Pittsburgh Steelers | Running back |
| 1972 | Willie Buchanon (NFC) | Green Bay Packers | Cornerback |
| 1973 | Boobie Clark (AFC) | Cincinnati Bengals | Running back |
| 1973 | Charle Young (NFC) | Philadelphia Eagles | Tight end |
| 1974 | Don Woods | San Diego Chargers | Running back |
| 1975 | Robert Brazile (AFC) | Houston Oilers | Linebacker |
| 1975 | Steve Bartkowski (NFC) | Atlanta Falcons | Quarterback |
| 1976 | Mike Haynes (AFC) | New England Patriots | Cornerback |
| 1976 | Sammy White (NFC) | Minnesota Vikings | Wide receiver |
| 1977 | Tony Dorsett | Dallas Cowboys | Running back |
| 1978 | Earl Campbell | Houston Oilers | Running back |
| 1979 | Ottis Anderson | St. Louis Cardinals | Running back |
| 1980 | Billy Sims | Detroit Lions | Running back |
| 1981 | Lawrence Taylor | New York Giants | Outside linebacker |
| 1982 | Marcus Allen | Los Angeles Raiders | Running back |
| 1983 | Eric Dickerson | Los Angeles Rams | Running back |
| 1984 | Louis Lipps | Pittsburgh Steelers | Wide receiver |
| 1985 | Eddie Brown | Cincinnati Bengals | Wide receiver |
| 1986 | Rueben Mayes | New Orleans Saints | Running back |
| 1987 | Bo Jackson | Los Angeles Raiders | Running back |
| 1988 | John Stephens | New England Patriots | Running back |
| 1989 | Barry Sanders | Detroit Lions | Running back |
| 1990 | Eric Green | Pittsburgh Steelers | Tight end |
| 1991 | Mike Croel | Denver Broncos | Outside linebacker |
| 1992 | Dale Carter | Kansas City Chiefs | Cornerback |
| 1993 | Jerome Bettis | Los Angeles Rams | Running back |
| 1994 | Marshall Faulk | Indianapolis Colts | Running back |
| 1995 | Joey Galloway | Seattle Seahawks | Wide receiver |
| 1996 | Eddie George | Houston Oilers | Running back |
| 1997 | Warrick Dunn | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Running back |
| 1998 | Randy Moss | Minnesota Vikings | Wide receiver |
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