Forget about the Defensive Rookie of the Year conversation. Seahawks rookie Tariq Woolen might just have the stuff of an All-Pro.
Woolen posted his fourth interception in as many games on Sunday and recovered another fumble forced by Coby Bryant. For his efforts, Woolen has been named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week.
Players of the Week – Week 6
AFC
Offense: QB Josh Allen, BUF
Defense: DL Quinnen Williams, NYJ
ST: K Dustin Hopkins, LACNFC
Offense: QB Marcus Mariota, ATL
Defense: CB Tariq Woolen, SEA
ST: P Ryan Wright, MIN— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 19, 2022
Woolen has only allowed a 53.8% completion rate and a 35.4 passer rating.
His alien athleticism was always going to give him a good chance to thrive at this level. However, for a rookie to have this much success at the game’s most demanding position is extremely rare.
