| Year | Player | Position | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Matthew Butler | DT |
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| 2021 | Shane Buechele | QB |
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| 2020 | Khaleke Hudson | S |
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| 2019 | Garrett Brumfield | OG |
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| 2018 | Daniel Carlson | K |
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| 2017 | Parker Collins | OG |
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| 2016 | Kevon Seymour | CB |
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| 2015 | Imoan Claiborne | CB |
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| 2014 | Kenny Ladler | S |
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| 2013 | Matt Furstenburg | TE |
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| 2012 | Alfred Morris | RB |
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| 2011 | Bryon Stingily | OT |
|
| 2010 | Dennis Morris | TE |
|
| 2009 | Quinten Lawrence | WR |
|
| 2008 | Marcus Henry | WR |
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| 2007 | Troy Smith | QB |
|
| 2006 | Josh "Bernard" Lay | CB |
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| 2005 | Rasheed Marshall | WR |
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| 2004 | Rex Hadnot | OG |
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| 2003 | David Kircus | WR |
|
| 2002 | Demarcus Faggins | CB |
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| 2001 | Jason Glenn | OLB |
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| 2000 | Paul Edinger | K |
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