Yes, I know it’s only June.

A lot of times, things that transpire in the NFL season aren’t too shocking. Take last year for example, while Aaron Rodgers winning his fourth NFL MVP wasn’t everyone’s prediction, it certainly wasn’t one that was a surprise to many. At the same time, a lot can happen that very few expect, like the Cincinnati Bengals making the Super Bowl this past season, something they hadn’t done since 1988. With that being said, here are some way too early NFL Honors predictions for the upcoming season.

MVP - Tom Brady

What? A guy who’s going to be 45 when the season starts is a pick for MVP? Even if the person’s name is Tom Brady, MVP play from someone in their 23rd season is a lot to expect, especially with guys like Josh Allen and Joe Burrow on the rise. But Brady, who is coming off of a 5,000 passing yard season is keeping two of the league’s elite weapons: Chris Godwin and Mike Evans. Brady’s production with the duo has led to back-to-back 40-touchdown seasons last year; he finished second in voting for MVP, and this year he wins it.

Offensive Player of the Year - Ja’Marr Chase

Fresh off a 1,455 yard, 13 touchdown season, Chase already made history during his rookie season, being the youngest receiver to have the numbers he did. The duo of Chase and quarterback Joe Burrow led to exceptional production for both stars last year, including a division title and a Super Bowl berth. If the duo continues to put on a show on offense with similar numbers, there is no reason to believe that Chase wouldn’t be a favorite for Offensive Player of the Year.

Defensive Player of the Year - Micah Parsons

Dallas’s defense has stepped up big time, and there are a lot of people to credit for their improvement, including defensive coordinator Dan Quinn. The real star of this young defense is Micah Parsons. Like Ja’Marr Chase, Parsons stood out way above other rookies last year, and as he enters his second year, there is only more room for him to grow. As Parsons continues to dominate and elevate, his play lands him the Defensive Player of the Year award.

Comeback Player of the Year - Derrick Henry

What’s more dangerous than a giant running force? A giant running force who is hungry. Despite going down with an injury after eight games, Derrick Henry still finished top ten in the league in both rushing yards and rushing touchdowns. He even led the league in rushing yards several weeks after being ruled out for the regular season. With Henry healthy and hungry after missing over half of last year, his dominant play and numbers are only going to continue to show, earning him comeback player honors.

Offensive Rookie of the Year - Treylon Burks

It can be argued that Burks should have been the first receiver taken off the board in this year’s draft over Atlanta Falcons rookie wide receiver Drake London. The Tennessee Titans lost a key player in WR A.J. Brown, who was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles. This allows room for Treylon Burks to establish himself as a receiver that Mike Vrabel can count on to shine on the field like his running back, Derrick Henry. The Titans finished as the number one seed in the AFC without Derrick Henry, proving they are nothing to sleep on. With a guy like Burks who can add a lot, even as a rookie, the track becomes smooth for Burks to be the OROY.

Defensive Rookie of the Year - Aidan Hutchinson

In an interview with New Orleans Saints DE Cameron Jordan, the second overall pick from this year’s draft recently said that he wants to “smack Tom Brady.” Even if the Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren’t facing off this year, a rookie who has yet to play his first NFL game trash-talking a seven-time Super Bowl champion is bold. Seemingly an ideal fit for a squad led by Dan Campbell, the slow but evident growth with the Lions at the end of last year shows promise for Hutchinson to show his skills on the field. His ability to both move around offensive linemen and use his hands is why he was picked number-two overall, it’ll be fun to see how he lives to the pick.

Coach of the Year - Sean McDermott

The Buffalo Bills completely transitioned into relevancy right after the hiring of Sean McDermott back in 2017. While his playoff performances haven’t resulted in a Super Bowl yet, McDermott’s win quantity each season has proven to be impressive - most notably a 13-3 record in 2020. And who knows? Maybe they could have reached the Super Bowl if the overtime coin toss against Kansas City was in their favor in last year’s Divisional Round thriller. The point is, the one big constant in the McDermott era in Buffalo is continuous winning, and it’s time he gets recognized for it.