Saints QB Tyler Shough named Senior Bowl Rookie of the Year

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 04: New Orleans quarterback Tyler Shough (6) drops back to pass during the NFL game between the New Orleans Saints and the Atlanta Falcons on January 4th, 2026 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

New Orleans Saints QB Tyler Shough can add another honor to his resume as it was just announced that he has been selected as the Senior Bowl's overall Rookie of the Year.

Shough joins Seattle Seahawks offensive lineman Grey Zabel who was named their NFC Rookie of the Year and Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey for AFC Rookie of the Year

Tyler Shough - 2026 Rookie of the Year

Shough took over as the Saints' starting quarterback midseason and set the Saints franchise record for wins by a rookie QB. He threw for 2,384 yards and 10 touchdowns, earning All-Rookie honors and Offensive Rookie of the Month in December.... pic.twitter.com/zdC7qChhzu

- Panini Senior Bowl (@seniorbowl) March 18, 2026

Selected in the 2nd round (40th overall) of the 2025 NFL Draft by the Saints, Shough appeared in 11 games with 9 starts in 2025. He was named their starting quarterback in Week 8 of the season and set went on to the franchise record for wins (5) by a rookie quarterback.

He wrapped up the 2025 season with 2,384 yards, 10 TD's and a 67.6% completion rating. Shough was named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month for December. He was also named to 2025 PFWA All-Rookie Team and chosen as the Pepsi Rookie of the year.

Shough will be honored at the annual induction ceremony at The Grand Hotel Golf Club in Point Clear, AL on Sunday, May 3, 2026.