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Marcus Mariota is AFC South rookie of the year

This week ESPN NFL Nation reporters Mike Wells, Paul Kuharsky, Mike DiRocco and Tania Ganguli will give awards to the AFC South's top players and teams. We continue with our rookie of the year after Monday's reveal of the offensive player of the year, Tuesday’s defensive player of the year, and Wednesday’s All-AFC South Team.

Jacksonville quarterback Blake Bortles' big yardage and touchdown totals over 16 games won him the quarterback spot on our All-AFC South Team.

But it’s Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota who was the unquestioned rookie of the year in the division.