“I became a man in New Orleans,” Jones announced, referring to his trips to play in two Sugar Bowls as a University of Arkansas offensive lineman. “I found out what it was all about. I’d just been running around Arkansas.” Someone asked if he'd learned how to drink in New Orleans.

Jared Verse was the big winner for the Los Angeles Rams at the NFL Honors show on Thursday night, taking home Defensive Rookie of the Year. He was the only player or coach to win an award this year, a well-deserved honor for the standout rookie from Florida State.

The NFL celebrated another year of excellence around the league on Thursday night at the 14th annual NFL Honors. Here is the complete list of winners announced at the Saenger Theater in New Orleans.