If there’s one thing the Buffalo Bills can definitely hang their hat on, it’s that they have a keeper in rookie cornerback Tre’Davious White. Buffalo’s first round pick from the 2017 draft continued his impressive season on Sunday, allowing a passer rating of 2.8 on throws into his coverage against the Kansas City Chiefs. Is his season good enough to win a coveted Defensive Rookie of the Year award?
In May, we profiled White’s chances of winning the award, noting that only three cornerbacks had ever taken the trophy. It’s an honor traditionally given to linebackers who rack up dozens of tackles, not thankless defensive backs who show up in the lowlights as often as they earn highlight reels for turnovers.