1968 FFE Rookie of the Year: Paul Robinson

Starting with the 1963 football season (AFL and NFL combined), I will recognize the top scoring rookie as that seasons 

The 1968 Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Rookie of the Year is Cincinnati Bengals running back Paul Robinson.

Paul Harvey Robinson

Running Back

Born: December 19, 1944 in Tucson, Arizona

College: University of Arizona

Drafted: Cincinnati Bengals in the 3rd round (82nd overall) of the 1968 American Football League (AFL) Draft.

In the 1968 season, Robinson scored 193.10 fantasy points for the Cincinnati Bengals. He played in 14 games with 1,023 rushing yards and 8 rushing touchdowns. He also had 24 receptions for 128 receiving yards and 1 receiving touchdown. His best game of the season was a 39.40 fantasy point performance in Week 9 (see Game by Game Breakdown for details). 

Paul Robinson’s 1968 Game by Game Breakdown

Week 1 @ San Diego Chargers: 9.30 fantasy points (33 rushing yards and 1 rushing touchdown)

Week 2 vs. Denver Broncos: 7.30 fantasy points (27 rushing yards, 3 receptions and 16 receiving yards)

Week 3 vs. Buffalo Bills: 2.70 fantasy points (25 rushing yards, 1 reception and -8 receiving yards)

Week 4 vs. San Diego Chargers: 3.90 fantasy points (26 rushing yards, 2 receptions and -7 receiving yards)

Week 5 @ Denver Broncos: 10.70 fantasy points (86 rushing yards, 1 reception and 11 receiving yards)

Week 6 @ Kansas City Chiefs: 3.90 fantasy points (39 rushing yards)

Week 7 vs. Miami Dolphins: 9.90 fantasy points (39 rushing yards and 1 rushing touchdown)

Week 8 @ Oakland Raiders: 21.90 fantasy points (159 rushing yards and 1 rushing touchdown)

* Week 9 vs. Houston Oilers: 39.40 fantasy points (156 rushing yards, 1 rushing touchdown, 4 receptions, 78 receiving yards and 1 receiving touchdown)

Week 10 vs. Kansas City Chiefs: 17.00 fantasy points (115 rushing yards, 4 receptions and 15 receiving yards)

Week 11 @ Miami Dolphins: 32.70 fantasy points (134 rushing yards, 3 rushing touchdowns, 1 reception and 3 receiving yards)

Week 12 vs. Oakland Raiders: 7.30 fantasy points (73 rushing yards, 1 reception and -10 receiving yards)

Week 13 @ Boston Patriots: 17.80 fantasy points (78 rushing yards, 7 receptions and 30 receiving yards)

Week 14 New York Jets: 9.30 fantasy points (33 rushing yards and 1 rushing touchdown)

* - Best game of the season

1968 Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Rookie of the Year Honorable Mentions

Jim Kiick, RB, Miami Dolphins (172.30 fantasy points) and Robert Holmes, RB, Kansas City Chiefs (167.70 fantasy points).

All stats courtesy of Pro Football Reference.