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Justin Herbert Named 2020 Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has been named the 2020 Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year. Herbert was recognized online at nfl.com/rookies and accepted his award via video.
The No. 6 overall selection in the 2020 NFL Draft, Herbert recorded the most touchdown passes (31), most completions (396) and second-most passing yards (4,336) by a rookie quarterback in NFL history. He recorded eight games with at least 300 passing yards, tied for the third-most in the league during the 2020 season, and surpassed Andrew Luck for the most 300-yard passing games by a rookie quarterback in NFL history. Herbert, who also had five rushing touchdowns, surpassed 2011 NFL Rookie of the Year winner Cam Newton for the most combined passing and rushing touchdowns by a rookie quarterback in NFL history.
Herbert was one of five finalists nominated for the award. The other finalists were Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson, Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson, Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor and Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young.
The five finalists were selected for their outstanding performances through the 2020 NFL season. Each week, five nominees were chosen for the Pepsi Zero Sugar NFL Rookie of the Week and fans voted for the winner on NFL.com. Those results were used to help determine the finalists.
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2020 PEPSI NFL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR FINALISTS |
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PLAYER |
POSITION |
TEAM |
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Justin Herbert |
Quarterback |
Los Angeles Chargers |
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Justin Jefferson |
Wide Receiver |
Minnesota Vikings |
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James Robinson |
Running Back |
Jacksonville Jaguars |
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Jonathan Taylor |
Running Back |
Indianapolis Colts |
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Chase Young |
Defensive End |
Washington Football Team |
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