Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Chop Robinson is one of five finalists for AP Defensive Rookie of the Year honors, the NFL announced Thursday morning.
Robinson, 22, had a slow start to his rookie year with the Dolphins with zero sacks through the team’s first seven games of the 2024 season. But in the half of the year, Robinson emerged as one of the NFL’s most dangerous pass rushers.
Between Weeks 10 and 18, Robinson racked up 42 quarterback pressures. That was tied with the Browns’ Myles Garrett for second most in the NFL behind only the Cowboys’ Micah Parsons. Robinson finished the season with six sacks and eight tackles for loss
Unfortunately for Robinson, his odds of receiving the Rookie of the Year award are pretty long. The Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Jared Verse emerged as a significant favorite to receive the honor with Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell also in the mix.
The winner will be announced February 6 at the NFL Honors.
