Most Dominant Rookie of the Year Seasons

Highlighting the most statistically impressive Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year campaigns in NFL history.

The top 3

Record Rushing Yards by an OROY: Eric Dickerson holds the NFL rookie rushing record with 1,808 yards, achieved in 1983 with the Los Angeles Rams, a season in which he also won Offensive Rookie of the Year.
Most Sacks by a DROY Winner: Jevon Kearse set the NFL rookie record for sacks with 14.5 in 1999 while playing for the Tennessee Titans, earning him the Defensive Rookie of the Year award.
Most Passing Yards by an OROY QB: Justin Herbert holds the record for most passing yards by an Offensive Rookie of the Year quarterback, throwing for 4,336 yards in 2020 with the Los Angeles Chargers.