The Pro Football Writers of America released their 2020 All-Rookie Team on Tuesday and one former Notre Dame star made the cut.
Despite 10 players at his position being taken ahead of him in last spring’s NFL draft.
Chase Claypool, the 49th overall pick and 11th wide receiver taken in the 2020 NFL draft, was named to the team.
Claypool finished the season with 62 receptions for 873 yards for the Steelers, both ranking fourth of all rookie receivers. His nine touchdown receptions and two rushing touchdowns were more than any other rookie receiver.
Chargers quarterback and Oregon product Justin Herbert was named the Rookie of the Year and Offensive Rookie of the Year while Washington defensive end Chase Young was voted Defensive Rookie of the Year.