It’s been an exciting year for NFL fans as the top rookie of the year award went to an outstanding athlete. The 2020 NFL rookie of the year award went to Justin Herbert, the quarterback from the LA Chargers. This was a major milestone for the 23 year old from Eugene, Oregon.
When Justin was drafted 6th overall to the Los Angeles Chargers, many predicted that he would lead the franchise. Little did they know, Justin would become one of the best quarterbacks in the league. From the Rivers-era and beyond, the Chargers were in search for their next leader. Enter Justin Herbert. He quickly snatched the reins from long time veteran Philip Rivers, leading the bald franchise to glory and success.
In a matter of months, Justin has quickly become one of the rising stars in the NFL. He impacted the league like a tidal wave, completing sixty eight percent of his passes with an astounding 3,936 yards through the air. Justin also managed to throw 31 TD’s, just one shy from the rookie record.
When Justin received the rookie of the year award he stated, “It’s been an incredible season for me and I just want to thank my coaches, teammates and all the fans that have supported me. This award is special and I’m so grateful.” Watching him with the award was exciting. His humility and gratitude were infectious and it was easy to celebrate with him.
Justin’s incredible season also earned him a Pro Bowl nomination. He is the only rookie quarterback to make the Pro Bowl team this year, and just the fourth in the history of the franchise.
Fellow rookie QBs this season didn’t receive the same accolades as Justin did. Joe Burrow from the Bengals experienced a heartbreaking season with his devastating knee injury. Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa showed some promise, but had a novice season on the offensive side of the ball.
I’m extremely proud of Justin and all that he’s accomplished and I can’t wait to see what else he has in store for the league. He raised the bar and the level of competition for rookies in the NFL. I think now, more than ever that we can see that big things can come in little packages. Justin Herbert is a beacon of light in what was already shaping up to be a historic season.
As the years come and go, Justin Herbert will always be remembered as the rookie that set the bar for the new wave of quarterbacks in the NFL. His successes and accomplishments will be etched in the memories of NFL fans around the world.
Justin Herbert’s story is one of resilience and ambition that inspires NFL fans to dream pursuit greatness. The narratives of his improbable and noteworthy rookie season has sparked new conversations about what it takes to achieve greatness and success.
After an incredible rookie season, it’s easy to see why Justin Herbert is one of the most promising young quarterbacks in the NFL. His prodigious work ethic on and off the field has prepared him for the challenges of being a quarterback in the NFL. His Sher-like poise and discipline under pressure will serve as a model for other rookie quarterbacks in the league.
Not only has Justin Herbert established himself as the top rookie of the year, he has done something even more important: he has given hope to NFL fans around the world. He has shown us that anything is possible. And that with hard work and dedication, anything can be achieved.