AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award Winners
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2011
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Von Miller, Broncos
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2010
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Ndamukong Suh, Lions
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2009
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* Brian Cushing, Texans
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2008
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Jerod Mayo, Patriots
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2007
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Patrick Willis, 49ers
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2006
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DeMeco Ryans, Texans
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2005
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Shawne Merriman, Chargers
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2004
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Jonathan Vilma, Jets
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2003
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Terrell Suggs, Ravens
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2002
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Julius Peppers, Panthers
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2001
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Kendrell Bell, Steelers
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2000
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Brian Urlacher, Bears
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1999
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Jevon Kearse, Titans
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1998
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Charles Woodson, Raiders
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1997
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Peter Boulware, Ravens
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1996
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Simeon Rice, Cardinals
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1995
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Hugh Douglas, Jets
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1994
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Tim Bowens, Dolphins
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1993
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Dana Stubblefield, 49ers
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1992
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Dale Carter, Chiefs
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1991
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Mike Croel, Broncos
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1990
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Mark Carrier, Bears
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1989
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Derrick Thomas, Chiefs
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1988
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Erik McMillan, Jets
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1987
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Shane Conlan, Bills
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1986
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Leslie O'Neal, Chargers
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1985
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Duane Bickett, Colts
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1984
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Bill Maas, Chiefs
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1983
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Vernon Maxwell, Colts
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1982
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Chip Banks, Browns
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1981
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Lawrence Taylor, Giants
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1980
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Buddy Curry, Falcons and Al Richardson, Falcons
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1979
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Jim Haslett, Bills
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1978
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Al Baker, Lions
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1977
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A.J. Duhe, Dolphins
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1976
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Mike Haynes, Patriots
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1975
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Robert Brazile, Oilers
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1974
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Jack Lambert, Steelers
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1973
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Wally Chambers, Bears
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1972
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Willie Buchanon, Packers
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1971
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Isiah Robertson, Rams
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1970
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Bruce Taylor, 49ers
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1969
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Joe Greene, Steelers
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1968
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Claude Humphrey, Falcons
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1967
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Lem Barney, Lions
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* Brian Cushing won an unprecented re-vote that was held due to his failure of a drug test in his rookie
season. Cushing will serve a four-game suspension to begin his second season.
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