PFWA All-Rookie Team

Following each National Football League (NFL) season, the Pro Football Writers Association (PFWA) compiles an honorary All-Rookie Team to recognize that season's most outstanding rookies at each position as adjudged by sportswriters of the PFWA.[1][2][3] Teams have been selected every year since the 1974 NFL season.

2007

Offense Quarterback: Trent Edwards, Buffalo Bills Running back: Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings Running back: Marshawn Lynch, Buffalo Bills Wide receiver: Calvin Johnson, Detroit Lions Wide receiver: Dwayne Bowe, Kansas City Chiefs Tight end: Greg Olsen, Chicago Bears Center: Samson Satele, Miami Dolphins Guard: Ben Grubbs, Baltimore Ravens Guard: Aaron Sears, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tackle: Joe Thomas, Cleveland Browns Tackle: Tony Ugoh, Indianapolis Colts

Defense Defensive end: Gaines Adams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defensive end: Brian Robison, Minnesota Vikings Defensive tackle: Ed Johnson, Indianapolis Colts Defensive tackle: Amobi Okoye, Houston Texans Linebacker: David Harris, New York Jets Linebacker: Jon Beason, Carolina Panthers Middle linebacker: Patrick Willis, San Francisco 49ers Cornerback: Darrelle Revis, New York Jets Cornerback: Leon Hall, Cincinnati Bengals Safety: LaRon Landry, Washington Redskins Safety: Reggie Nelson, Jacksonville Jaguars

Special teams Placekicker: Nick Folk, Dallas Cowboys Punter: Daniel Sepulveda, Pittsburgh Steelers Kickoff returner: Yamon Figurs, Baltimore Ravens Punt returner: Ted Ginn Jr., Miami Dolphins Special teams: Brandon Siler, San Diego Chargers

2008

Offense Quarterback: Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons Running back: Chris Johnson, Tennessee Titans Running back: Matt Forte, Chicago Bears Wide receiver: DeSean Jackson, Philadelphia Eagles Wide receiver: Eddie Royal, Denver Broncos Tight end: John Carlson, Seattle Seahawks Center: Jamey Richard, Indianapolis Colts Guard: Carl Nicks, New Orleans Saints Guard: Mike Pollak, Indianapolis Colts Tackle: Ryan Clady, Denver Broncos Tackle: Jake Long, Miami Dolphins

Defense Defensive line: Sedrick Ellis, New Orleans Saints Defensive line: Jason Jones, Tennessee Titans Defensive line: Kendall Langford, Miami Dolphins Defensive line: Chris Long, St. Louis Rams Linebacker: Jerod Mayo, New England Patriots Linebacker: Xavier Adibi, Houston Texans Linebacker: Curtis Lofton, Atlanta Falcons Cornerback: Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Arizona Cardinals Cornerback: Brandon Flowers, Kansas City Chiefs Safety: Chris Horton, Washington Redskins Safety: Kenny Phillips, New York Giants

Special teams Placekicker: Dan Carpenter, Miami Dolphins Punter: Brett Kern, Denver Broncos Kickoff returner: Leodis McKelvin, Buffalo Bills Punt returner: Clifton Smith, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Special teams: none

2009

Offense Quarterback: Mark Sanchez, New York Jets Running back: Knowshon Moreno, Denver Broncos Running back: Beanie Wells, Arizona Cardinals Wide receiver: Austin Collie, Indianapolis Colts Wide receiver: Percy Harvin, Minnesota Vikings Tight end: Brandon Pettigrew, Detroit Lions Center: Alex Mack, Cleveland Browns Guard: Louis Vasquez, San Diego Chargers Guard: Andy Levitre, Buffalo Bills Tackle: Phil Loadholt, Minnesota Vikings Tackle: Michael Oher, Baltimore Ravens

Defense Defensive line: Tyson Jackson, Kansas City Chiefs Defensive line: Terrance Knighton, Jacksonville Jaguars Defensive line: B.J. Raji, Green Bay Packers Defensive line: Matt Shaughnessy, Oakland Raiders Linebacker: Brian Cushing, Houston Texans Linebacker: Clay Matthews III, Green Bay Packers Linebacker: Brian Orakpo, Washington Redskins Cornerback: Jacob Lacey, Indianapolis Colts Cornerback: Vontae Davis, Miami Dolphins Safety: Jarius Byrd, Buffalo Bills Safety: Louis Delmas, Detroit Lions

Special teams Placekicker: Ryan Succop, Kansas City Chiefs Punter: Pat McAfee, Indianapolis Colts Kickoff returner: Percy Harvin, Minnesota Vikings Punt returner: Quan Cosby, Cincinnati Bengals Special teams: LaRod Stephens-Howling, Arizona Cardinals

2010

Offense Quarterback: Sam Bradford, St. Louis Rams Running back: LeGarrette Blount, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Running back: Chris Ivory, New Orleans Saints Wide receiver: Dez Bryant, Dallas Cowboys Wide receiver: Mike Williams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tight end: Rob Gronkowski, New England Patriots Center: Maurkice Pouncey, Pittsburgh Steelers Guard: Mike Iupati, San Francisco 49ers Guard: John Jerry, Miami Dolphins Tackle: Bryan Bulaga, Green Bay Packers Tackle: Rodger Saffold, St. Louis Rams

Defense Defensive line: Tyson Alualu, Jacksonville Jaguars Defensive line: Carlos Dunlap, Cincinnati Bengals Defensive line: Lamarr Houston, Oakland Raiders Defensive line: Ndamukong Suh, Detroit Lions Linebacker: Pat Angerer, Indianapolis Colts Linebacker: Rolando McClain, Oakland Raiders Linebacker: Koa Misi, Miami Dolphins Cornerback: Joe Haden, Cleveland Browns Cornerback: Devin McCourty, New England Patriots Safety: Eric Berry, Kansas City Chiefs Safety: T.J. Ward, Cleveland Browns

Special teams Placekicker: Clint Stitser, Cincinnati Bengals Punter: Zoltan Mesko, New England Patriots Kickoff returner: Jacoby Ford, Oakland Raiders Punt returner: Marc Mariani, Tennessee Titans Special teams: T.J. Ward, Cleveland Browns

2011

Offense Quarterback: Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers Running back: Roy Helu, Washington Redskins Running back: DeMarco Murray, Dallas Cowboys Wide receiver: A.J. Green, Cincinnati Bengals Wide receiver: Julio Jones, Atlanta Falcons Tight end: Kyle Rudolph, Minnesota Vikings Center: Mike Pouncey, Miami Dolphins Guard: Danny Watkins, Philadelphia Eagles Guard: Stefen Wisniewski, Oakland Raiders Tackle: Tyron Smith, Dallas Cowboys Tackle: Nate Solder, New England Patriots

Defense Defensive line: Jabaal Sheard, Cleveland Browns Defensive line: J. J. Watt, Houston Texans Defensive line: Marcell Dareus, Buffalo Bills Defensive line: Phil Taylor, Cleveland Browns Linebacker: Ryan Kerrigan, Washington Redskins Linebacker: Von Miller, Denver Broncos Linebacker: Aldon Smith, San Francisco 49ers Cornerback: Patrick Peterson, Arizona Cardinals Cornerback: Richard Sherman, Seattle Seahawks Safety: Chris Conte, Chicago Bears Safety: Chris Harris Jr., Denver Broncos

Special teams Placekicker: Dan Bailey, Dallas Cowboys Punter: Matt Bosher, Atlanta Falcons Kickoff returner: Randall Cobb, Green Bay Packers Punt returner: Patrick Peterson, Arizona Cardinals Special teams: Akeem Dent, Atlanta Falcons

2012

Offense Quarterback: Robert Griffin III, Washington Redskins Running back: Alfred Morris, Washington Redskins Running back: Doug Martin, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wide receiver: Justin Blackmon, Jacksonville Jaguars Wide receiver: T. Y. Hilton, Indianapolis Colts Tight end: Dwayne Allen, Indianapolis Colts Center: none Guard: Amini Silatolu, Carolina Panthers Guard: Kevin Zeitler, Cincinnati Bengals Tackle: Matt Kalil, Minnesota Vikings Tackle: Mitchell Schwartz, Cleveland Browns

Defense Defensive line: Michael Brockers, St. Louis Rams Defensive line: Fletcher Cox, Philadelphia Eagles Defensive line: Chandler Jones, New England Patriots Defensive line: Bruce Irvin, Seattle Seahawks Linebacker: Lavonte David, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Linebacker: Luke Kuechly, Carolina Panthers Linebacker: Bobby Wagner, Seattle Seahawks Cornerback: Casey Hayward, Green Bay Packers Cornerback: Janoris Jenkins, St. Louis Rams Safety: Mark Barron, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Safety: Harrison Smith, Minnesota Vikings

Special teams Placekicker: Blair Walsh, Minnesota Vikings Punter: Bryan Anger, Jacksonville Jaguars Kickoff returner: David Wilson, New York Giants Punt returner: T. Y. Hilton, Indianapolis Colts Special teams: Johnson Bademosi, Cleveland Browns

2013

Offense Quarterback: Mike Glennon, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Running back: Giovani Bernard, Cincinnati Bengals Running back: Eddie Lacy, Green Bay Packers Wide receiver: Keenan Allen, San Diego Chargers Wide receiver: DeAndre Hopkins, Houston Texans Tight end: Jordan Reed, Washington Redskins Center: Travis Frederick, Dallas Cowboys Guard: Kyle Long, Chicago Bears Guard: Larry Warford, Detroit Lions Tackle: D. J. Fluker, San Diego Chargers Tackle: Justin Pugh, New York Giants

Defense Defensive line: Ezekiel Ansah, Detroit Lions Defensive line: Star Lotulelei, Carolina Panthers Defensive line: Sheldon Richardson, New York Jets Defensive line: Kawann Short, Carolina Panthers Linebacker: Kiko Alonso, Buffalo Bills Linebacker: Sio Moore, Oakland Raiders Linebacker: Alec Ogletree, St. Louis Rams Cornerback: Tyrann Mathieu, Arizona Cardinals Cornerback: Desmond Trufant, Atlanta Falcons Safety: Eric Reid, San Francisco 49ers Safety: Kenny Vaccaro, New Orleans Saints

Special teams Placekicker: Caleb Sturgis, Miami Dolphins Punter: Sam Martin, Detroit Lions Kickoff returner: Cordarrelle Patterson, Minnesota Vikings Punt returner: Tavon Austin, St. Louis Rams Special teams: Don Jones, Miami Dolphins

2014

Offense Quarterback: Teddy Bridgewater, Minnesota Vikings Running back: Jeremy Hill, Cincinnati Bengals Running back: Tre Mason, St. Louis Rams Wide receiver: Odell Beckham Jr., New York Giants Wide receiver: Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tight end: Jace Amaro, New York Jets Center: Corey Linsley, Green Bay Packers Guard: Joel Bitonio, Cleveland Browns Guard: Zack Martin, Dallas Cowboys Tackle: Taylor Lewan, Tennessee Titans Tackle: Ja'Wuan James, Miami Dolphins

Defense Defensive line: Aaron Donald, St. Louis Rams Defensive line: Timmy Jernigan, Baltimore Ravens Defensive line: Kony Ealy, Carolina Panthers Defensive line: Justin Ellis, Oakland Raiders Linebacker: Chris Borland, San Francisco 49ers Linebacker: Khalil Mack, Oakland Raiders Linebacker: C. J. Mosley, Baltimore Ravens Cornerback: Kyle Fuller, Chicago Bears Cornerback: E. J. Gaines, St. Louis Rams Safety: Deone Bucannon, Arizona Cardinals Safety: Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Green Bay Packers

Special teams Placekicker: Cody Parkey, Philadelphia Eagles Punter: Pat O'Donnell, Chicago Bears Kickoff returner: Jarvis Landry, Miami Dolphins Punt returner: De'Anthony Thomas, Kansas City Chiefs Special teams: Trey Burton, Philadelphia Eagles

2015

Offense Quarterback: Jameis Winston, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Running back: Todd Gurley, St. Louis Rams Running back: Thomas Rawls, Seattle Seahawks Wide receiver: Amari Cooper, Oakland Raiders Wide receiver: Stefon Diggs, Minnesota Vikings Tight end: Will Tye, New York Giants Center: Mitch Morse, Kansas City Chiefs Guard: Ali Marpet, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Guard: Brandon Scherff, Washington Redskins Tackle: Rob Havenstein, St. Louis Rams Tackle: Donovan Smith, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Defense Defensive line: Malcom Brown, New England Patriots Defensive line: Eddie Goldman, Chicago Bears Defensive line: Danielle Hunter, Minnesota Vikings Defensive line: Leonard Williams, New York Jets Linebacker: Kwon Alexander, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Linebacker: Stephone Anthony, New Orleans Saints Linebacker: Eric Kendricks, Minnesota Vikings Cornerback: Ronald Darby, Buffalo Bills Cornerback: Marcus Peters, Kansas City Chiefs Safety: Adrian Amos, Chicago Bears Safety: Landon Collins, New York Giants

Special teams Placekicker: Josh Lambo, San Diego Chargers Punter: Matt Darr, Miami Dolphins Kickoff returner: Tyler Lockett, Seattle Seahawks Punt returner: Tyler Lockett, Seattle Seahawks Special teams: Tyler Lockett, Seattle Seahawks

2016

Offense Quarterback: Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys Running back: Ezekiel Elliott, Dallas Cowboys Running back: Jordan Howard, Chicago Bears Wide receiver: Sterling Shepard, New York Giants Wide receiver: Michael Thomas, New Orleans Saints Tight end: Hunter Henry, San Diego Chargers Center: Cody Whitehair, Chicago Bears Guard: Joe Thuney, New England Patriots Guard: Laremy Tunsil, Miami Dolphins Tackle: Jack Conklin, Tennessee Titans Tackle: Taylor Decker, Detroit Lions

Defense Defensive line: Joey Bosa, San Diego Chargers Defensive line: DeForest Buckner, San Francisco 49ers Defensive line: Chris Jones, Kansas City Chiefs Defensive line: Yannick Ngakoue, Jacksonville Jaguars Linebacker: Jatavis Brown, San Diego Chargers Linebacker: Leonard Floyd, Chicago Bears Linebacker: Deion Jones, Atlanta Falcons Cornerback: Vernon Hargreaves, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cornerback: Jalen Ramsey, Jacksonville Jaguars Safety: Karl Joseph, Oakland Raiders Safety: Keanu Neal, Atlanta Falcons

Special teams Placekicker: Wil Lutz, New Orleans Saints Punter: Riley Dixon, Denver Broncos Kickoff returner: Tyreek Hill, Kansas City Chiefs Punt returner: Tyreek Hill, Kansas City Chiefs Special teams: Tyreek Hill, Kansas City Chiefs

2017

Offense Quarterback: Deshaun Watson, Houston Texans Running back: Kareem Hunt, Kansas City Chiefs Running back: Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints Wide receiver: Cooper Kupp, Los Angeles Rams Wide receiver: JuJu Smith-Schuster, Pittsburgh Steelers Tight end: Evan Engram, New York Giants Center: Pat Elflein, Minnesota Vikings Guard: Dan Feeney, Los Angeles Chargers Guard: Jermaine Eluemunor, Baltimore Ravens Guard: Ethan Pocic, Seattle Seahawks Tackle: Garett Bolles, Denver Broncos Tackle: Ryan Ramczyk, New Orleans Saints

Defense Defensive line: Derek Barnett, Philadelphia Eagles Defensive line: Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns Defensive line: Carl Lawson, Cincinnati Bengals Defensive line: Dalvin Tomlinson, New York Giants Linebacker: Jarrad Davis, Detroit Lions Linebacker: Reuben Foster, San Francisco 49ers Linebacker: T. J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers Cornerback: Marshon Lattimore, New Orleans Saints Cornerback: Tre'Davious White, Buffalo Bills Safety: Jamal Adams, New York Jets Safety: Marcus Williams, New Orleans Saints

Special teams Placekicker: Harrison Butker, Kansas City Chiefs Punter: Rigoberto Sanchez, Indianapolis Colts Kickoff returner: Ryan Switzer, Dallas Cowboys Punt returner: Jamal Agnew, Detroit Lions Special teams: Budda Baker, Arizona Cardinals

2018

Offense Quarterback: Baker Mayfield, Cleveland Browns Running back: Saquon Barkley, New York Giants Running back: Phillip Lindsay, Denver Broncos Wide receiver: Calvin Ridley, Atlanta Falcons Wide receiver: D. J. Moore, Carolina Panthers Tight end: Chris Herndon, New York Jets Center: Billy Price, Cincinnati Bengals Guard: Will Hernandez, New York Giants Guard: Quenton Nelson, Indianapolis Colts Tackle: Mike McGlinchey, San Francisco 49ers Tackle: Braden Smith, Indianapolis Colts

Defense Defensive line: Bradley Chubb, Denver Broncos Defensive line: Marcus Davenport, New Orleans Saints Defensive line: Da'Shawn Hand, Detroit Lions Defensive line: Daron Payne, Washington Redskins Linebacker: Darius Leonard, Indianapolis Colts Linebacker: Roquan Smith, Chicago Bears Linebacker: Leighton Vander Esch, Dallas Cowboys Cornerback: Jaire Alexander, Green Bay Packers Cornerback: Denzel Ward, Cleveland Browns Safety: Jessie Bates, Cincinnati Bengals Safety: Derwin James, Los Angeles Chargers

Special teams Placekicker: Jason Sanders, Miami Dolphins Punter: Michael Dickson, Seattle Seahawks Kickoff returner: Tremon Smith, Kansas City Chiefs Punt returner: Christian Kirk, Arizona Cardinals Special teams: Zeke Turner, Arizona Cardinals

2019

Offense Quarterback: Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals Running back: Josh Jacobs, Oakland Raiders Running back: Miles Sanders, Philadelphia Eagles Wide receiver: A. J. Brown, Tennessee Titans Wide receiver: Terry McLaurin, Washington Redskins Tight end: Noah Fant, Denver Broncos Center: Erik McCoy, New Orleans Saints Guard: Elgton Jenkins, Green Bay Packers Guard: Dalton Risner, Denver Broncos Tackle: Tytus Howard, Houston Texans Tackle: Jawaan Taylor, Jacksonville Jaguars

Defense Defensive line: Josh Allen, Jacksonville Jaguars Defensive line: Nick Bosa, San Francisco 49ers Defensive line: Dexter Lawrence, New York Giants Defensive line: Ed Oliver, Buffalo Bills Linebacker: Devin Bush Jr., Pittsburgh Steelers Linebacker: Devin White, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Linebacker: Dre Greenlaw, San Francisco 49ers Cornerback: Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, New Orleans Saints Cornerback: Sean Murphy-Bunting, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Safety: Darnell Savage, Green Bay Packers Safety: Juan Thornhill, Kansas City Chiefs

Special teams Placekicker: Austin Seibert, Cleveland Browns Punter: Jamie Gillan, Cleveland Browns Kickoff returner: Mecole Hardman, Kansas City Chiefs Punt returner: Deonte Harris, New Orleans Saints Special teams: Drue Tranquill, Los Angeles Chargers

See also

• All-Pro
• National Football League Rookie of the Year Award

References

1. Kaskey-Blomain, Michael (January 18, 2017). "No Ravens named to PFWA All-Rookie Team". CBS Sports. Retrieved April 6, 2017.
2. Benton, Dan (January 17, 2017). "Giants' Sterling Shepard named to PFWA's All-Rookie Team". USA Today. Retrieved April 6, 2017.
3. Ledbetter, D. Orlando (January 18, 2017). "Neal, Jones named to PFWA All-Rookie Team". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved January 18, 2017.

External links

• 1974–1979 All-Rookie Teams
• 1980–1989 All-Rookie Teams
• 1990–1999 All-Rookie Teams
• 2000–2009 All-Rookie Teams
• 2010–2019 All-Rookie Teams