Detroit Lions defensive lineman Hdamukong Suh was named the Associated Press 2010 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, on Friday. The Associated Press, courtesy of espn.com, has the story, below.

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Ndamukong Suh #90 of the Detroit Lions rests on the bench during a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 3, 2010 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Lions 28-26.

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When Ndamukong Suh heard people call him the best player available in the draft, he didn't gloat. He took it as a challenge.

"It was something to live up to," Suh said.

Did he ever.

The Detroit Lions tackle won The Associated Press 2010 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award on Friday.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=6091681

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