Top 5 Rookies: Who Is The Rookie Of The Year?

This NFL season has showcased many great rookie prospects. Here are the Top 5 rookie's in the NFL as of now:

Percy Harvin

 The dynamic rookie out of Florida has already accomplished so much as a rookie. Harvin has eight total touchdowns. two returns and six recieving. Harvin's speed is always created a mis-match for the defense. Harvin has 691 yards recieveing, 1,017 return yards, and 113 rushing yards. Harvin is one of the main reason's why the Vikings are contender's now in the NFC.

Brian Cushing

Brian Cushing is everything you would want in a rookie LB. He rush the passer, make the sure tackle, and even intercept passes. On the year Cushing has 119 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, 3 sacks, and 3 interceptions. Cushing was a wonderful addition to add to the team. As a rookie he is 5th in the league in total tackles.

Knowshon Moreno

Knowshon Moreno has made a big impact on the Denver running game this year. Knowshon leads all rookie running backs with 879 yards rushing. He brings another dimension to this offense that they lacked since 06, when Tatum Bell ran for over 1,000 yards. Moreno also has 5 rushing touchdowns. Moreno only needs 121 yards to hit a thousand yards.

Jarius Byrd

Jarius Byrd, was selected as the 42nd overall pick to the Buffalo Bills, and made an immediate impact. Jarius Byrd started all but three games this season. Byrd is a smart young rookie that knows the game of football. He often stays in the secondary, but he can get up and make the tackle on the run. Jarius Byrd as a rookie leads the league in interceptions with 9. Byrd's ability to see where the ball is going and make the play has been a huge key for Buffalo.

Clay Matthews

Matthews a offensive nightmare. Matthews is one of the best pass rushers on the Packers team. Matthews has an impressive 10 sacks, and a forced fumble for a rookie LB. His dominance has been his speed off the edge. Clay run's past most defenders and almost always wraps up the quarterback for the sack.

As of now, Percy Harvin is the front runner for rookie of the year because of his contributions to the Minnesota Vikings. Not only is becoming a dynamic reciever but he is also becoming a dangerous returnman.