| Year | Player | Position | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Kingsley Enagbare | DE |
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| 2021 | Shemar Jean-Charles | CB |
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| 2020 | Jonathan Garvin | DE |
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| 2019 | Jarrett Stidham | QB |
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| 2018 | Trayvon Henderson | S |
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| 2017 | James Quick | WR |
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| 2016 | Rashard Robinson | CB |
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| 2015 | MyCole Pruitt | TE |
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| 2014 | Jalen Saunders | WR |
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| 2013 | Denard Robinson | WR |
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| 2012 | Justin Bethel | CB |
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| 2011 | Caleb Schlauderaff | OG |
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| 2010 | Arthur Moats | DT |
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| 2009 | Morgan Trent | CB |
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| 2008 | Geno Hayes | OLB |
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| 2007 | Nick Folk | K |
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| 2006 | Keith Ellison | OLB |
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| 2005 | Anthony Bryant | DT |
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| 2004 | Marko Cavka | OT |
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| 2003 | David Young | CB |
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| 2002 | Nick Rogers | OLB |
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| 2001 | Josh Heupel | QB |
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| 2000 | John Frank | DE |
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