We’re very close to NFL awards season. In fact, after the conclusion of the regular season Sunday night following the Lions-Vikings clash to determine the NFC North winner, voters will cast their ballots, and we’ll discover the NFL MVP, Offensive Player of the Year etc. at NFL Awards in early February.
In the spirit of awards season, I’ve created my own set of awards for the youthful ones in the NFL.
Here are the 2024 NFL Young Player Awards, hardware given to only first or second-year players.
(Any reference to a player as “young” in this article is a reference to a first or second-year pro.)
Steadiest Offensive Role Player
I’m starting with a stretch, because Kraft enters the final week of the regular-season tied for second on the Packers with 46 receptions. He is fourth in targets, which in my head, made him eligible for this “role-player” award. The former Jackrabbit from South Dakota State has transformed into a giant, cheese-curd devouring monster in Green Bay, as no first- or second-year tight end has forced more missed tackles (14) than Kraft this…
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Author : Chris Trapasso
Publish date : 2025-01-03 16:30:00
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