Chicago's Morgan named AFL Rookie of the Year

Thursday July 3, 2008

NEW YORK – Chicago Rush WR DONOVAN MORGAN (6-2, 195, LA – Lafayette) was selected as the 2008 AFL Rookie of the Year as voted by AFL head coaches, fans, players and the Arena Football League Writers Association, the League announced today.

Morgan, who won Rookie of the Month honors in June and was voted to the All-Rookie team last week, led all rookies in receptions (113), receiving yards (1,300), yards from scrimmage (1,336) and first downs (78). Morgan also ranked second in scoring (24 TDs, 150 points).

Other candidates included: Georgia WR TIGER JONES, Grand Rapids WR/DB CHRIS MARTIN, New Orleans LB NORMAN LEJEUNE and New York DB LEVY BROWN.

Following is a list of the all-time AFL Rookie of the Year honorees: