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Jalen Pitre for Defensive Rookie of the Year

It’s often far too early to grade a rookie when their first season hasn’t concluded yet. But not Jalen Pitre. This dude has come to play, and play he has.

Through 15 games, Pitre has 126 combined tackles, 81 solo stops, 45 assists, four interceptions, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, and a sack. How good are those numbers?

Historically good.

.@JalenPitre1 is one-of-three rookies to tally at least 125 tackles and four interceptions during their rookie season, a stat dating back to 1991.

- Jalen Pitre (HOU), 2022
- Kiko Alonso (BUF), 2013
- Brian Cushing (HOU), 2009 pic.