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Robinson Named Finalist For NFL Rookie of the Year

NORMAL, Ill. – Former Illinois State All-American running back and current Jacksonville Jaguars standout James Robinson was named a finalist for the 2020 Pepsi Zero Sugar NFL Rookie of the Year Award Friday. Robinson could be the first undrafted player in NFL history to win the award.

Robinson joins Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson, Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor and Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young on the list.

Fans can vote online at www.nfl.com/voting/rookies or directly on Twitter through January 25. To cast a vote on Twitter, fans should tweet James Robinson or @Robinson_jamess with the hashtag #PepsiROY.