The Pro Football Writers of America continued with their postseason awards Tuesday, announcing the PFWA All-Rookie Team. To the surprise of no one, Dallas linebacker Micah Parsons was named the 2021 rookie of the year and defensive rookie of the year.
Cincinnati wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase was named the offensive rookie of the year.
For the first time since 2017, no Washington player earned PFWA All-Rookie honors. WFT defensive end Chase Young won PFWA defensive rookie of the year in 2020, in addition to winning NFL defensive rookie of the year.
Terry McLaurin (2019) and Daron Payne (2018) were previously named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.
While this is certainly disappointing, it means little in the grand scheme of things. However, one thing Washington fans will certainly notice is Cleveland linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah making the team as one of three linebackers, along with Parsons and Nick Bolton of the Chiefs.
Washington, with a big-time need at linebacker, selected Jamin Davis of Kentucky at No. 19 overall, choosing to bypass the versatile Owusu-Koramoah. Davis struggled as a rookie, while Owusu-Koramoah thrived.
Washington’s top-performing draft choice in 2021 was second-round pick Sam Cosmi. Cosmi started nine games at right tackle. Unfortunately, he missed eight games, but he was outstanding as a run blocker and looks to have a bright future.
We recently graded all of Washington’s 2021 rookies.