Who Won Rookie Of The Year Nfl 2019?
The National Football League’s 2019 Rookie of the Year was announced on Saturday, and it’s none other than Kyler Murray of the Arizona Cardinals!
Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals selected Kyler Murray with the first overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. The Cardinals offense is expected to be explosive with Murray at the helm. Murray is a dual-threat quarterback who can beat defenses with his arm or his legs. The Cardinals are hoping that Murray can be the franchise quarterback that they have been searching for.
First overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft
The Arizona Cardinals selected Kyler Murray with the first overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. Murray, a former first-round MLB draft pick, became the first player in history to be selected in the first round of both the MLB and NFL drafts. He opted to pursue a career in football, and signed a four-year, $35 million contract with the Cardinals.
Murray had a successful rookie season, throwing for 3,722 yards and 20 touchdowns. He was named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, becoming just the third player in history to win both the Heisman Trophy and NFL Rookie of the Year. Murray is also the only player to be drafted first overall in both the MLB and NFL drafts.
Won the Heisman Trophy in 2018
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Nick Bosa, San Francisco 49ers
Second overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft
Nick Bosa was selected second overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2019 NFL Draft. He was considered one of the best defensive end prospects in years and immediately became a starter on one of the best defenses in the NFL. As a rookie, Bosa racked up nine sacks and one forced fumble while playing in all 16 games. He was named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year and helped lead the 49ers to a Super Bowl appearance.
Won the Defensive Rookie of the Year Award
In 2019, Bosa was drafted 2nd overall by the San Francisco 49ers. He played college football at Ohio State. Bosa was considered one of the best defensive prospects for the 2019 NFL Draft. He was selected as the Defensive Rookie of the Year and was a Pro Bowl selection in his rookie season.
Josh Jacobs, Oakland Raiders
Josh Jacobs was the clear favorite for NFL Rookie of the Year 2019. He had an incredible season, leading the Raiders in both rushing yards and rushing touchdowns. Not to mention, he did all of this while only playing in 13 games!
First round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft
Josh Jacobs was selected by the Oakland Raiders with the 24th overall pick in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He was the second running back to be drafted that year, behind only Kyler Murray (1st overall). Jacobs started 12 of 13 games played as a rookie and recorded 1,150 rushing yards and seven touchdowns on 284 carries (4.1 yards per carry), adding 27 receptions for 246 yards and one touchdown. He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team and was a finalist for Offensive Rookie of the Year.
Ran for 1,150 yards and seven touchdowns
Josh Jacobs was the Oakland Raiders first-round pick in the 2019 NFL draft and he made an immediate impact, running for 1,150 yards and seven touchdowns. He also added 28 catches for 234 yards and three touchdowns. Jacobs was named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and was selected to the Pro Bowl.