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3 Pittsburgh Steelers AP Rookie of the Year recipients

Among both fans and media, debates and predictions have ramped up for which players are legit contenders for 2020 NFL Honors awards. One of the most-watched categories is AP Offensive Rookie of the Year.

Here’s a look at past Steelers who were recipients of the AP Rookie of the Year on the offensive side of the ball.

WR Jimmy Orr | 1958

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33 rec., 910 yards, 7 TDs

RB Franco Harris | 1972

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Rushing stats:

  • 188 attempts

  • 1,055 yards

  • 10 TDs

Receiving stats:

  • 21 receptions

  • 180 yards

  • 1 TD

QB Ben Roethlisberger | 2004

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Attempts: 295 Completions: 196 Completion percentage: 66.44 Yards: 2,621 Touchdowns: 17 Interceptions: 11 QB rating: 98.1

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