The defensive rookie of the year award is one of the most sought-after honors in all of professional football. Over the last 20 years, this award has gone to a defensive lineman or a linebacker 18 times, but it’s only gone to a cornerback just twice. In 2015, Marcus Peters won the award with Kansas City, while in 2017, Marshon Lattimore won it with the Saints. Outside of these two players, the last defensive back to win was Charles Woodson back during the 1998 season. It goes without saying that for a cornerback to win, they have to not only be incredible, but they have to be a household name too.
Sam’s Film Room: Why Tariq Woolen should win Defensive Rookie of the Year
