WATT IS UNANIMOUS CHOICE

PHOENIX — J.J. Watt swept away the voters the way he sweeps quarterbacks off their feet.

The Houston Texans end was a unanimous choice for The Associated Press NFL Defensive Player Of The Year for 2014.

The ultra-energetic and versatile player collected every vote from a nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league. “It’s special,” Watt said. “It’s a testament to my coaches and teammates and everything they did throughout the year. There are so many people who helped make this possible.” NFL rushing leader

DeMarco Murray of Dallas won Offensive Player.

Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski took the Comeback Player award.

Bruce Arians took his second Coach of the Year award in three seasons after leading his injury-ravaged Cardinals to an 11-5 record and a wild-card playoff berth. He was the top coach in 2012 as an interim, stepping in for the ill Chuck Pagano and leading the Colts to the postseason.

His defensive coordinator in Arizona, Todd Bowles, won the first Assistant Coach of the Year award. Bowles has parlayed his work with the Cardinals into a head coaching job with the Jets.

Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., who made the play of the year against the Cowboys with a onehanded snag of a touchdown pass while falling backward, was voted top offensive rookie.

Rams tackle Aaron Donald won top defensive rookie honors.

HALL OF FAME: Junior Seau, Jerome Bettis, Tim Brown, Charles Haley and Will Shields have been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

The Class of 2015 includes a pair of contributors, Bill Polian and Ron Wolf, along with senior selection Mick Tingelhoff.

The announcement was made Saturday, a day before the Super Bowl.