| Year | Player | Position | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Brandon Smith | OLB |
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| 2021 | Marquiss Spencer | CB |
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| 2020 | Willie Gay Jr. | OLB |
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| 2019 | Ben Powers | OG |
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| 2018 | Kevin Toliver | CB |
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| 2017 | Jaleel Johnson | DT |
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| 2016 | Brandon Doughty | QB |
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| 2015 | Ibraheim Campbell | S |
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| 2014 | Christian Jones | OLB |
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| 2013 | Gerald Hodges | OLB |
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| 2012 | Jarius Wright | WR |
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| 2011 | Alex Henery | K |
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| 2010 | A.J. Edds | OLB |
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| 2009 | Brandon Williams | OLB |
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| 2008 | Jack Williams | CB |
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| 2007 | Allen Barbre | OG |
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| 2006 | Jamar Williams | OLB |
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| 2005 | Eric Ghiaciuc | OC |
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| 2004 | Mewelde Moore | RB |
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| 2003 | Asante Samuel | CB |
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| 2002 | Chris Luzar | TE |
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| 2001 | Jabari Holloway | TE |
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| 2000 | Isaiah Kacyvenski | ILB |
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