Joe Haden Among Five Finalists for Pepsi 2010 NFL Rookie of the Year
Friday, January 7, 2011 | Football
Former Gator and Browns defensive back Joe Haden has been selected as one of five finalists selected for the Pepsi 2010 NFL Rookie of the Year award, the NFL announced today. Haden is joined by St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford, New England Patriots corner Devin McCourty, Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh and Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams.
Fans can vote at www.nfl.com/rookies now through Tuesday, February 1, at 9 p.m. to determine the winner. The winner will be presented the award during a press conference in North Texas on Thursday, February 3, prior to Super Bowl XLV.
Haden's six interceptions this year were tied for fifth in the NFL. He led the Browns with 18 pass break-ups and added 57 tackles, one sack, one forced fumble and eight special teams tackles. His six interceptions were the most by a Brown since 2007 and the most by a Browns rookie since 2001. In weeks 10-13, he became the first Brown to record an interception in four straight games since Ernie Kellerman in 1968.
Haden started all 40 games that he played in at cornerback for the Gators and finished his career with 218 total tackles, 157 solo, eight interceptions, 34 pass breakups and 3.5 sacks.
