NFL Rookies of the Year: 1999-2008

Atlanta Falcons

NFL Rookies of the Year: 1999-2008

Photos of NFL Rookies of the Year: 1999-2008, including 2008 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year - Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan.

2008 - Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons (QB): Completed 265 of 434 passes for 3,440 yards and 16 TDs.

2007 - Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings (RB): Rushed for 1,341 yards and 12 TDs. Currently with Minnesota.

2006 - Vince Young, Tennessee Titans (QB): Completed 184 of 357 passes for 2,199 yards and 12 TDs. Currently with Tennessee.

2005 - Carnell "Cadillac" Williams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (RB): Rushed for 1,178 yards and 6 TDs. Currently with Tampa Bay.

2004 - Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers (QB): Completed 196 of 295 passes for 2,621 yards and 17 TDs. Currently with Pittsburgh.

2003 - Anquan Boldin, Arizona Cardinals (WR): Posted 101 receptions for 1,377 yards and 8 TDs. Currently with Arizona.

2002 - Clinton Portis, Denver Broncos (RB): Rushed for 1,508 yards and 15 TDs. Currently with Washington.

2001 - Anthony Thomas, Chicago Bears (RB): Rushed for 1,183 yards and 7 TDs. Last played with Buffalo in 2007.

2000 - Mike Anderson, Denver Broncos (RB): Rushed for 1,487 yards and 15 TDs. Last played for Baltimore in 2007.

1999 - Edgerrin James, Indianapolis Colts (RB): Rushed for 1,553 yards and 13 TDs. Currently with Arizona.

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2008 - Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons (QB): Completed 265 of 434 passes for 3,440 yards and 16 TDs.

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