Colts' Leonard wins Defensive Rookie of the Year award
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Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard beat out Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James for the Defensive Rookie of the Year award Saturday.
Leonard, a second-round pick of the Colts out of South Carolina State, was a tackling machine in his first campaign. The 23-year-old tallied 163 tackles along with seven sacks, four forced fumbles, and two interceptions.
DROY voting
| Player | Team | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Darius Leonard | Colts | 29 |
| Derwin James | Chargers | 20 |
| Bradley Chubb | Broncos | 1 |
Leonard and James were both named first-team All-Pros at the end of the season, signalling that the Defensive Rookie of the Year voting would be hotly contested.