By Rich Tandler
The Redskins’ Ryan Kerrigan and Roy Helu were named to the Pro Football Weekly/Pro Football Writers of America All-Rookie team announced today.
Kerrigan was the Redskins’ first-round pick in the 2011 draft (16th overall). He started off the year with a bang with a pass interception he returned for touchdown to spark the Redskins’ win over the Giants. The Purdue product finished the year with 7.5 sacks and 41 tackles. He played every one of the team’s defensive snaps.
Helu was taken out of Nebraska with a fourth-round pick (105th overall). He led the team in rushing with 640 yards, a total he attained despite starting just five games. Showing he was a dual threat out of the backfield, Helu set a team record with 14 receptions in the team’s game against the 49ers.
The PFWA also announced its 2011 All-NFL team; no Redskins were on that team. Both the All-NFL and All-Rookie teams were selected by the PFWA’s members.
Here is the full All-Rookie team:
Offense
Quarterback
Cam Newton / Panthers
Running backs
DeMarco Murray / Cowboys
Roy Helu / Redskins
Wide receivers
A.J. Green / Bengals
Julio Jones / Falcons
Tight end
Kyle Rudolph / Vikings
Center
Mike Pouncey / Dolphins
Offensive guards
Stefen Wisniewski / Raiders
Danny Watkins / Eagles
Offensive tackles
Tyron Smith / Cowboys
Nate Solder / Patriots
Defense
Defensive ends
J.J. Watt / Texans
Jabaal Sheard / Browns
Defensive tackles
Marcell Dareus / Bills
Phil Taylor / Browns
Linebackers
Aldon Smith / 49ers
Von Miller / Broncos
Ryan Kerrigan / Redskins
Cornerbacks
Patrick Peterson / Cardinals
Richard Sherman / Seahawks
Safeties
Chris Conte / Bears
Chris Harris / Broncos
Specialists
Placekicker
Dan Bailey / Cowboys
Punter
Matt Bosher / Falcons
Punt returner
Patrick Peterson / Cardinals
Kickoff returner
Randall Cobb / Packers
Special-teamer
Akeem Dent / Falcons
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