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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. [32]
The 2013 NBA draft was held on June 27, 2013, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. [1] National Basketball Association (NBA) teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players and other eligible players, including international players. State Farm was the presenting sponsor. [2] The lottery took place on May
The National Basketball Association's Rookie of the Year is an annual National Basketball Association (NBA) award given to the top rookie(s) of the regular season. Initiated following the 1952–53 NBA season , it confers the Eddie Gottlieb Trophy, named after the former Philadelphia Warriors head coach.
Kuechly had an immediate impact during his rookie season, as he led the NFL in tackles and won the Associated Press 2012 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award, becoming the third youngest recipient in its history. [2] [3] In 2013, Kuechly became the youngest recipient of the AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award in its history.
Running back Le'Veon Bell, taken in the 2nd round by Pittsburgh, holds several franchise rushing records, as well as being selected to 3 Pro Bowls Eddie Lacy, selected in the 2nd round by Green Bay, was named to the Pro Bowl and the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Tight end Travis Kelce, taken in the 3rd round by Kansas City, is an 8-time Pro ...
Griffin also won the 2012 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award. [93] He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team, becoming the second Redskins quarterback to receive this award, joining Heath Shuler in 1994. [94] Griffin was ranked 15th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2013. [95]
He was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the second round of the 2013 NFL draft. Lacy had a successful rookie season, being named Offensive Rookie of the Year, in addition to being a Pro Bowl and second team All-Pro selection. He remained the Packers' feature back for three more seasons, but missed most of the 2016 season to injury.
David Wesley scored 11,842 points in a 14-year NBA career, and retired as the highest-scoring undrafted player of the modern era. [17] Mike James from the 1998 draft was the first undrafted player to average 20 points in a season (20.3) in 2006. [18] Jorge Garbajosa was the first to be named All-Rookie First Team in 2007. [19]