We had a rarity in the 2012 draft, with two highly touted, extremely talented quarterbacks coming off the board with the top two overall picks. Both quarterbacks were expected to turn their respective franchises around, and unlike top picks in the past, it was difficult to pinpoint many negatives with either Andrew Luck or Robert Griffin III.

What made the pair, and this entire rookie class so exceptional was that the lofty expectations were not only met, but exceeded. Luck, Griffin and third-round rookie Russell Wilson all led their teams to the playoffs, as this could go down as the greatest rookie QB class of all-time.

On defense, the linebackers stole the show, with Luke Kuechly, Bobby Wagner and Lavonte David asserting themselves as tackle and playmaking machines. Packers CB Casey Hayward stepped in as one of the best corners in the league. While the analytic folks will discount tackles, a closer look at Kuechly’s numbers, consistency and what he meant to Carolina's defense give him the nod as the top defensive rookie on this season-ending Rookie Meter.

And how can we forget Vikings PK Blair Walsh, who set an NFL record for most made field goals from 50 or more yards in a season, and kicked the Vikings into a surprising playoff berth. Sixth-round rookie Greg "The Leg" Zuerlein wasn't too shabby as well, especially from long range.

In the end, though, it’s all about RG3, who began the year No. 2 on the Rookie Meter, just behind Luck, and led the ’Skins to seven wins in a row to close a playoff season — and it’s not done yet. Seven of the 10 rookies on the final Rookie Meter will be on performing in the postseason tournament.

Below is my ballot for the PFW/PFWA All-Rookie Team, followed by the final Rookie Meter of 2012.

Offense

QB: Robert Griffin III
RB: Alfred Morris
RB: Doug Martin
WR: Justin Blackmon
WR: T.Y. Hilton
TE: Dwayne Allen
OT: Matt Kalil
OT: Mitchell Schwartz
OG: Kevin Zeitler
OG: Amini Silatolu
C: Peter Konz