| Year | Player | Position | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Devon Achane | RB |
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| 2022 | Danny Gray | WR |
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| 2021 | Brandon Stephens | CB |
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| 2020 | Thaddeus Moss | TE |
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| 2019 | Demarcus Christmas | DT |
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| 2018 | DeShon Elliott | S |
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| 2017 | Howard Wilson | CB |
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| 2016 | Maurice Canady | CB |
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| 2015 | Sean Mannion | QB |
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| 2014 | Chris Smith | DE |
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| 2013 | Christine Michael | RB |
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| 2012 | Frank Alexander | DE |
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| 2011 | Roy Helu Jr. | RB |
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| 2010 | Alterraun Verner | CB |
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| 2009 | Henry Melton | DE |
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| 2008 | Beau Bell | OLB |
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| 2007 | Jay Moore | OLB |
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| 2006 | Ko Simpson | S |
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| 2005 | Travis Daniels | CB |
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| 2004 | Isaac Sopoaga | DT |
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| 2003 | Onterrio Smith | RB |
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| 2002 | Justin Peelle | TE |
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| 2001 | Orlando Huff | OLB |
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| 2000 | Brandon Short | ILB |
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