Has an NFL rookie ever won MVP?

1978 - Earl Campbell, HB - Houston Oilers/AP OFF. MVP
1981 - Lawrence Taylor, LB - New York Giants/AP DEF. MVP

Both are Hall of Famers. Earl Campbell was a 1st overall NFL Draft pick and Lawrence "L.T." Taylor was a 2nd overall NFL Draft pick.
 
in 1978 Earl Campbell was the AP Offensive Player of the Year.
in 1981 LT was the AP Defensive Player of the Year.
 
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