The Pro Football Writer’s Association announced their 2021 NFL All-Rookie Team, and three Miami Dolphins players received this historic honor.
Here’s the full list according to The Athletic’s senior NFL writer Lindsay Jones:
Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, Safety Jevon Holland, and EDGE Jaelan Phillips were the three Dolphins rookies to receive this honor.
Waddle, Miami’s top draft pick, probably got the most notoriety this season. After all, he broke Anquan Boldin’s rookie record for receptions; He had 110. The former 5th overall draft pick finished the season with 104 receptions on 140 targets for 1,015 yards and seven total touchdowns.