This award is given in honor of the Lions' Mel Farr who enjoyed one of the finest rookie campaigns in team history. In that 1967 season, Farr led Detroit in both rushing (860 yards on 206 carries) and receiving (39 catches for 317 yards) and tied for the club lead in scoring with six touchdowns. As a result, he was named the Lions' MVP and was honored as the NFL Rookie of the Year by Sporting News.
This year's Mel Farr Rookie of the Year Award, as voted by the players, goes to running back Ameer Abdullah:
2015 Ameer Abdullah photos - His 29.