NEW YORK (AP) -Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo has won The Associated Press 2008 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award.
Mayo was a nearly unanimous choice, earning 49 of 50 votes Wednesday from a nationwide panel of sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league. He was the outstanding performer on a linebacking corps that often struggled during New England’s 11-5 season, leading the team with 137 tackles.
Mayo’s versatility, highlighted by quickness and a physical style, made him stand out even though the Patriots didn’t make the playoffs.
The only other defensive rookie to get a vote was Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Keith Rivers.
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