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Week 2: Trent Richardson
Trent Richardson became the first Browns rookie RB with 100 yards and touchdowns via rush and pass.
Week 7: Alfred Morris
The Redskins' RB becomes the first player selected outside the top three of the 2012 draft to earn weekly rookie honors.
Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson named 2012 Pepsi MAX NFL Rookie of the Year
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is the 2012 Pepsi MAX Rookie of the Year, Pepsi MAX and the National Football League announced tonight at "2nd Annual NFL Honors" -- a star-studded football and entertainment event saluting the best players, performances and plays from the 2012 season. "2nd Annual NFL Honors" airs nationally on Saturday, February 2, 9-11 pm (ET) on CBS.
Selected in the third round out of Wisconsin, Wilson caught the eye of head coach Pete Carroll and Seahawks fans alike for his proficient play in the preseason, thus propelling him into the starting role for all 16 regular season games. Relying on his arm and legs, Wilson led the Seahawks to 11 wins and back into the playoffs. He finished the season throwing for 3,118 yards, 26 touchdowns and a 100.0 passer rating which was fourth best in the NFL. Wilson's 26 touchdown passes tied the NFL's single season record by a rookie set in 1998 by Peyton Manning. The Seahawks finished the year 8-0 at home which established Wilson as the first rookie quarterback in the Super Bowl era to lead his team to an undefeated home record. He was nominated for Pepsi MAX NFL Rookie of the Week eight times, winning the award once.
Wilson was one of five finalists up for the honor. The other finalists were Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck, Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin and Washington Redskins running back Alfred Morris.
The five finalists were selected for their outstanding performances throughout the 2012 NFL season. Each week, five nominees were chosen for the Pepsi MAX NFL Rookie of the Week and NFL fans voted for the winner on NFL.com. Those results were used to help determine the finalists.
This is Pepsi's eleventh year as the official soft drink sponsor of the NFL and the eleventh year that Pepsi will present the NFL Rookie of the Year award.
PEPSI ROOKIE OF THE YEAR NOMINEES
Robert Griffin III, Washington Redskins
Griffin, who hails from Baylor University, played an enormous role in the Washington Redskins success this season, leading his team to a 10-6 record and the NFC East division crown. Griffin finished the regular season throwing for 3,200 yards, 20 touchdowns and a 102.4 passer rating. He also rushed for seven touchdowns and 815 yards, breaking the previous record held by Cam Newton (2011) of the Carolina Panthers for most rushing yards by a rookie quarterback in NFL history. Griffin, who was selected to the 2013 Pro Bowl, also became the first player in NFL history with at least four 60+ yard touchdown passes and a 60+ yard rushing touchdown in a season. In Week 11, Griffinâs 158.3 passer rating became the highest mark (min.15 attempts) by a rookie quarterback. Griffin was nominated for Pepsi MAX NFL Rookie of the Week seven times, winning six times.
Andrew Luck, Indianapolis Colts
The first pick overall in the 2012 NFL Draft, Luck directed the Indianapolis Colts to an 11-5 record, completing a remarkable turnaround in which the Colts had won just two games the season before. Luck amassed a record-breaking 4,374 passing yards topping the previous mark held by Newton (4,051). He also became the first rookie in NFL history with 4,000+ passing yards and ten victories. Luck started all 16 games for the Colts, engineering seven game-winning drives in the fourth quarter or overtime which tied the record for most by a starting quarterback in a single season since at least 1970. His six 300-yard passing games ranks most all-time by a rookie. The former Stanford Cardinal was nominated for Pepsi MAX NFL Rookie of the Week nine times, winning three times.
Doug Martin, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Martin broke onto the scene with several impressive performances throughout the 2012 regular season. In a Week 9 contest against the Oakland Raiders, Martin erupted rushing for 251 yards and four touchdowns. He finished the season fifth in the NFL in rushing with 1,454 yards and scored 11 touchdowns on the ground. His 1,926 yards from scrimmage trails only running backs Eric Dickerson and Edgerrin James for the most ever by a rookie. Martin, who was drafted 31st overall out of Boise State, was a candidate for Pepsi MAX NFL Rookie of the Week five times, winning the award once.
Alfred Morris, Washington Redskins
The 173rd pick overall in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Florida Atlantic, Morris led all rookie running backs in yardage. He finished the season with 1,613 yards, second-most in the NFL among all running backs and third-most all-time by a rookie behind Dickerson (1,808) and George Rogers (1,674). Morris also accounted for 13 touchdowns helping push the Redskins into the playoffs for the first time since 2007. He was nominated for Pepsi MAX NFL Rookie of the Week five times, winning three times.
Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks
Selected in the third round out of Wisconsin, Wilson caught the eye of head coach Pete Carroll and Seahawks fans alike for his proficient play in the preseason, thus propelling him into the starting role for all 16 regular season games. Relying on his arm and legs, Wilson led the Seahawks to 11 wins and back into the playoffs. He finished the season throwing for 3,118 yards, 26 touchdowns and a 100.0 passer rating which was fourth best in the NFL. Wilsonâs 26 touchdown passes tied the NFLâs single season record by a rookie set in 1998 by Peyton Manning. The Seahawks finished the year 8-0 at home which established Wilson as the first rookie quarterback in the Super Bowl era to lead his team to an undefeated home record. He was nominated for Pepsi MAX NFL Rookie of the Week eight times, winning the award once.
- Ruben Randle
- RAN372502
- 82
- WR
- New York Giants
- NYG
-
Where are you from originally? Bastrop, LA
What is your favorite food? Fried chicken
What is your favorite TV show? The Wayans Brothers
What is your favorite movie? Friday
What is your pre-game tradition? Sitting around listening to music
Who was your mentor/idol growing up? Michael Jordan
What is your family?s Thanksgiving tradition? Regular family get together, we play cards and dominoes
What is your biggest fear? Not being successful
If you could play any other position, what would it be? QB
Do you play an instrument? Nope, wish I could play drums or piano
What is your most embarrassing moment? Dropped a touchdown against WVU
What are you going to do with your first NFL paycheck? Save it, not spend it
If you could be anything other than a professional athlete, what would you be? A coach
Best ever Halloween costume? Never dressed up for Halloween
What did you want to be when you were growing up? Pro athlete
What actor would play you in a movie about your life? Steve Urkel
How old were you when you first started playing organized football? 4th grade
- David Wilson
- WIL672509
- 22
- RB
- New York Giants
- NYG
-
Where are you from originally? Danville, VA
What is your favorite food? Chicken wings
What is your favorite TV show? Family
What is your favorite movie? Training Day
Favorite holiday movie? This Christmas
What is your favorite song to listen to pre-game? Hustle Hard ? Ace Hood
What is your pre-game tradition? Pray
Who was your mentor/idol growing up? My parents
What is your family's Thanksgiving tradition? Get together, eat, start cooking the night before
What is your hidden talent? Acrobatics, I can eat a slice of bread in 25 seconds
What is your biggest fear? No fears
If you could play any other position, what would it be? QB
What is your most embarrassing moment? At a track meet, warming up for the 100m and jumped up and fell backwards. The starter yelled ?everyone stand up.? I came in second to last in the race
What are you going to do with your first NFL paycheck? Buy some gummy worms
If you could be anything other than a professional athlete, what would you be? Super hero
What did you want to be when you were growing up? Football player
What actor would play you in a movie about your life? Kevin Hart
How old were you when you first started playing organized football? 8 years old
- Ronnie Hillman
- HIL737842
- 21
- RB
- Denver Broncos
- DEN
-
Where are you from originally? Long Beach, CA
What is your favorite food? Italian - lasagna
What is your favorite TV show? Criminal Minds
What is your favorite movie? Step Brothers
Favorite holiday movie? Four Christmases
What is your favorite song to listen to pre-game? Can?t Be Touched ? Body Head Bangerz
What is your pre-game tradition? Listen to music
Who was your mentor/idol growing up? Ricky Williams
What is your family's Thanksgiving tradition? Having family over and eating
What is your hidden talent? I act
What is your biggest fear? Snakes
If you could play any other position, what would it be? WR
Do you play an instrument? Drums, I played for, like, 6 years
What are you going to do with your first NFL paycheck? Put it in the bank
If you could be anything other than a professional athlete, what would you be? Actor
Best ever Halloween costume? Myself
What did you want to be when you were growing up? S.W.A.T. Team
What actor would play you in a movie about your life? Kevin Hart
How old were you when you first started playing organized football? 10
- Justin Blackmon
- BLA284263
- 14
- WR
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- JAC
-
Where are you from originally? Oceanside, CA
What is your favorite food? Pork Chops, gotta be fried
What is your favorite TV show? Sons of Anarchy
What is your favorite holiday movie? A Christmas Story
What is your favorite song to listen to pre-game? I listen to a lot of different genres
What is your pre-game tradition? Eat bacon for breakfast in the morning
Who was your mentor/idol growing up? My idol was Kobe Bryant
What is your hidden talent? I can play the drums
What is your biggest fear? Failing
If you could play any other position, what would it be? Safety
Do you play an instrument? The drums. I?ve played since I was 6 years old
What is your most embarrassing moment? Dropping a touchdown against Baylor
What are you going to do with your first NFL paycheck? Put it in the bank
If you could be anything other than a professional athlete, what would you be? Musician
What did you want to be when you were growing up? Police officer
What actor would play you in a movie about your life? The guy that played Boobie Miles ? Derek Luke
How old were you when you first started playing organized football? 12, in middle school
- Andrew Luck
- LUC524055
- 12
- QB
- Indianapolis Colts
- IND
-
Where are you from originally? Washington, DC/ Houston, TX
What is your favorite food? Lasagna (my mom?s)
What is your favorite TV show? Parks and Recreation
What is your favorite movie? National Lampoon?s Animal House
Favorite holiday movie? National Lampoon?s Christmas Vacation
What is your pre-game tradition? Listen to music, nothing crazy
Who was your mentor/idol growing up? My father
What is your family?s Thanksgiving tradition? We eat a lot of food
What is your hidden talent? I am a terrible singer
What is your biggest fear? Drowning
If you could play any other position, what would it be? TE
Do you play an instrument? I played trombone in the 6th grade
What is your most embarrassing moment? I won an award and in my acceptance speech, I thanked the wrong committee
Did you have a most ?high school most likely to?? Most likely to be a professional athlete
What are you going to do with your first NFL paycheck? Cash it, buy a ping pong table, and save the rest
If you could be anything other than a professional athlete, what would you be? Tour guide, I would like to go to all of the continents
Best ever Halloween costume? Waluigi ? Luigi?s evil cousin (from Super Mario Brothers)
What did you want to be when you were growing up? Football player
What actor would play you in a movie about your life? Christian Bale
How old were you when you first started playing organized football? 5th grade
- Doug Martin
- MAR578568
- 22
- RB
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- TB
-
Where are you from originally? Stockton, CA
What is your favorite food? Sushi- Spider Roll
What is your favorite TV show? Keenan & Kel
What is your favorite movie? Comic movies ? Spider Man, Iron Man
Favorite holiday movie? Jingle All the Way
What is your favorite song to listen to pre-game? Dubstep, get the bass going
What is your pre-game tradition? I just go out and play
Who was your mentor/idol growing up? My mom helped me get to where I am
What is your family?s Thanksgiving tradition? Go to grandpa?s house in Oakland. Get the family band together and dance and eat
What is your biggest fear? Jumping from high places
If you could play any other position, what would it be? DE
Do you play an instrument? Piano, but my skills are diminishing as the days go on
What are you going to do with your first NFL paycheck? Put it in a savings account
How old were you when you first started playing organized football? Freshman in HS
- Russell Wilson
- WIL777781
- 3
- QB
- Seattle Seahawks
- SEA
-
Where are you from originally? Richmond, VA
What is your favorite food? Any type of fish
What is your favorite TV show? Entourage
What is your favorite movie? Hitch and Think Like a Man
Favorite holiday movie? Home Alone
What is your favorite song to listen to pre-game? I?m Gonna Be Ready ? Yolanda Adams
What is your pre-game tradition? Listen to music ? sing ?I?m gonna be?? when I walk onto the field
Who was your mentor/idol growing up? My dad
What is your family?s Thanksgiving tradition? We all get together. Grandmother makes great food. Mom helps
What is your biggest fear? I?m really not afraid of anything. My dad always told me ? don?t be afraid to excel
If you could play any other position, what would it be? There?s no other position. QB is the only one
What is your most embarrassing moment? My senior year of high school, I was walking across the bridge to a game and slipped and fell
What are you going to do with your first NFL paycheck? Buy a tombstone for my dad
How old were you when you first started playing organized football? 4 years old
- Brandon Weeden
- WEE221487
- 3
- QB
- Cleveland Browns
- CLE
-
Where are you from originally? Edmond, OK
What is your favorite food? Sushi
What is your favorite TV show? Entourage
What is your favorite movie? Dumb & Dumber
Favorite holiday movie? National Lampoon?s A Christmas Vacation
What is your favorite song to listen to pre-game? Let It Fly by Maino ft. Roscoe Dash
What is your pre-game tradition? Walk around entire locker room, high fives, and good luck
Who was your mentor/idol growing up? Michael Jordan
What is your hidden talent? Wiggle my ears
What is your biggest fear? Heights
If you could play any other position, what would it be? Safety
What is your most embarrassing moment? Stepping out of the back of the end zone at UT
What are you going to do with your first NFL paycheck? Buy a pontoon boat
How old were you when you first started playing organized football? 10
- Bernard Pierce
- PIE198196
- 30
- RB
- Baltimore Ravens
- BAL
-
Where are you from originally? Philadelphia, PA
What is your favorite food? Cheese steak
What is your favorite movie? Love & Basketball
What is your favorite song to listen to pre-game? Whatever has a lot of bass?hype music
What is your pre-game tradition? Don?t talk
Who was your mentor/idol growing up? My mom
What is your family?s Thanksgiving tradition? Eat a lot
What is your hidden talent? Back flip
What is your biggest fear? Being old and lonely
If you could play any other position, what would it be? Left out
What are you going to do with your first NFL paycheck? Put it in the bank
What actor would play you in a movie about your life? Denzel Washington
How old were you when you first started playing organized football? 5 or 6
- Ryan Tannehill
- TAN298716
- 17
- QB
- Miami Dolphins
- MIA
-
Where are you from originally? Big Spring, TX
What is your favorite food? Mexican and Italian
What is your favorite TV show? 24
What is your favorite movie? The Italian Job, Oceans movies
Favorite holiday movie? Four Christmases
What is your favorite song to listen to pre-game? Eminem, Drake
What is your pre-game tradition? Do everything in same order: tape ankles, listen to music, stretch, etc.
Who was your mentor/idol growing up? My father
What is your family’s Thanksgiving tradition? Being together and enjoy the family
What is your hidden talent? I don’t think I have one. I can’t sing
What is your biggest fear? I’m claustrophobic. I hate tight spaces
If you could play any other position, what would it be? Receiver
- Nick Foles
- FOL058566
- 9
- QB
- Philadelphia Eagles
- PHI
-
Where are you from originally? Austin, TX
What is your favorite food? Fried Catfish
What is your favorite TV show? NCIS
What is your favorite movie? The Dark Knight
Favorite holiday movie? Christmas Vacation
What is your favorite song to listen to pre-game? Country Music
What is your pre-game tradition? Taking a nap between meetings and a hot shower before getting on the bus
Who was your mentor/idol growing up? My parents
What is your family’s Thanksgiving tradition? We used to go to my grandma’s house
What is your hidden talent? I’m a pretty decent basketball player
What is your biggest fear? Not always giving it my all
If you could play any other position, what would it be? D-end
- Robert Griffin III
- GRI283140
- 10
- QB
- Washington Redskins
- WAS
-
Where are you from originally? Copperas Cove, TX
What is your favorite food? Quesadilla, casserole
What is your favorite TV show? Real World/ Road Rules Challenge
What is your favorite movie? John Q
What is your favorite song to listen to pre-game? Thriller - Michael Jackson
What is your pre-game tradition? Take a lap around the field, marking it as my territory
Who was your mentor/idol growing up? Michael Jordan was my idol
What is your family’s Thanksgiving tradition? My family and I ran Griffins cove in Copperas Cove every year
What is your hidden talent? Sing and beat box
If you could play another position, what would it be? Center, only other position that gets to hold the ball the whole time
Do you play an instrument? Guitar
What is your most embarrassing moment? Got caught peeing on the playground in 1st grade
What are you going to do with your first NFL paycheck? Buy a bed and two massage chairs
If you could be anything other than a professional athlete, what woulod you be? Lawyer
Best ever Halloween costume? Fat Jason Voorhees (from Friday the 13th)
What did you want to be when you were growing up? Bruce Lee because I was into karate when I was younger
What actor would play you in a movie about your life? Chris Tucker or Andre 3000 because everyone says I look like him
How old were you when you first started playing organized football? 11
- Trent Richardson
- RIC635450
- 33
- RB
- Clevland Browns
- OAK
-
Where are you from originally? Pensacola, FL
What is your favorite food? Japanese
What is your favorite TV show? Martin
What is your favorite movie? Life
Favorite Holiday Movie? Holiday Heart
What is your favorite song to listen to pre-game? More Than I Can Bear - Kirk Franklin
What is your pre-game-tradition? Church Music
Who was your mentor/idol growing up? Mom and brother
What is your family’s Thanksgiving tradition? Get together and eat together
What is your hidden talent? Bowling and singing
What is your biggest fear? Losing my kids
If you could play any other position, what would it be? Track
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