Encyclopedia > NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award
Since 1967 The Associated Press has given two annual Rookie of the Year Awards to NFLAmerican football players: one for an offensive player and one for a defensive player. Below is the list of rookies who have won the defensive award. 1967 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Associated Press logo This article concerns the news service. ... NFL logo For other uses of the abbreviation NFL, see NFL (disambiguation). ... United States simply as football, is a competitive team sport that is both fast-paced and strategic. ...
Undrafted rookie running back Pierre Thomas is making the most over his opportunity in the wake of an injury to Deuce McAllister.
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After making five interceptions and playing a key role in transforming the Oakland Raiders from the NFL's worst defense in 1997 to one of its best this season, the cornerback is eager to add offense and special teams to his pro resume.
San Diego quarterback Ryan Leaf, who was chosen two picks ahead of Woodson in the draft but struggled in his rookie season, said the Raiders' cornerback plays with the assurance of a veteran.
Woodson won a close race with Green Bay defensive end Vonnie Holliday in balloting by The Associated Press for the defensiverookieaward.