Marcus Peters of the Kansas City Chiefs has been named the Defensive Rookie of the Year. Peters emerged as a lockdown cornerback for the Chiefs.

Peters received 45 votes compared to four for Ronald Darby of the Buffalo Bills.

"He tied for first in the league in interceptions and led in pass breakups. I thought he had the physical capabilities to be one of the better corners in the league coming out of the draft, and he was just that," NFL Media analyst Willie McGinest said this week. "He's aggressive, plays the ball like a receiver and has a great skill set."