Hutchinson named finalist for Defensive Rookie of the Year

Tim Twentyman

Detroit Lions dynamic first-year pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson has been named a finalist for Defensive Rookie of the Year, the NFL announced Wednesday morning. He joins New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner and Seattle cornerback Tariq Woolen as finalists for the award.

Hutchinson, the second overall pick in last year's NFL Draft, led all rookies with 9.5 sacks and was second with nine tackle