5. Russell Wilson, QB, Seattle Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has improved steadily as the season has progressed and has his team in playoff contention, but there are just too many players with bigger numbers ahead of Wilson at this point in the race.

4. Trent Richardson, RB, Cleveland Browns

Running back Trent Richardson has given fans of the Cleveland Browns optimism for the future, but between the injuries that have hampered him this year and the players in front of him, Richardson's odds of bringing home the hardware aren't good.

3. Doug Martin, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The "muscle hamster" has shattered expectations in already racking up over 1,000 yards on the ground and double-digit touchdowns as a rookie, but the sad fact is that in the National Football League, awards are all about...

2. Andrew Luck, QB, Indianapolis Colts

Were this any other season Andrew Luck's 3,200 passing yards, five rushing scores, and the resurgent Indianapolis Colts would be enough to propel him to the head of the class in the rookie of the year voting.