2020 PEPSI ZERO SUGAR NFL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR FINALISTS
Who do you think will win Rookie of the Year? Today Pepsi Zero Sugar announced the five finalists for the rookie of the year.
There are some great players on the list including one undrafted free agent!
2020 PEPSI ZERO SUGAR NFL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR FINALISTS
PLAYER | POSITION | TEAM |
Justin Herbert | Quarterback | Los Angeles Chargers |
Justin Jefferson | Wide Receiver | Minnesota Vikings |
James Robinson | Running Back | Jacksonville Jaguars |
Jonathan Taylor | Running Back | Indianapolis Colts |
Chase Young | Defensive End | Washington Football Team |
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert
Herbert recorded the most touchdown passes (31), most completions (396) and second-most passing yards (4,336) by a rookie quarterback in NFL history.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson
Jefferson, a 2021 Pro Bowl selection, led all rookies and ranked fourth in the NFL with 1,400 receiving yards, a total that surpassed Pro Football Hall of Famer RANDY MOSS (1,313 receiving yards in 1998) for the most in Vikings franchise history and ANQUAN BOLDIN (1,377 receiving yards in 2003) for the most by a rookie wide receiver in the Super Bowl era.
Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson
Robinson ranked second among rookies with 1,414 scrimmage yards (1,070 rushing, 344 receiving) – the most scrimmage yards by an undrafted rookie in the common-draft era – and became the fourth undrafted rookie with at least 1,000 rushing yards since 1967.
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor
Taylor led all rookies and ranked third in the NFL with 1,169 rushing yards while his 1,468 scrimmage yards were the sixth-most in the league this season.
Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young
Young, a 2021 Pro Bowl selection, led all rookies in sacks (7.5) and tackles for loss (10), and was the only player in the NFL this season with at least four forced fumbles (four) and three fumble recoveries (three).