| Year | Player | Position | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Kenny Pickett | QB |
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| 2021 | Jaylen Waddle | WR |
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| 2020 | A.J. Epenesa | DE |
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| 2019 | Greedy Williams | CB |
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| 2018 | Taven Bryan | DT |
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| 2017 | Cam Robinson | OT |
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| 2016 | Paxton Lynch | QB |
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| 2015 | Nelson Agholor | WR |
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| 2014 | Derek Carr | QB |
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| 2013 | Alec Ogletree | ILB |
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| 2012 | Kendall Wright | WR |
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| 2011 | Adrian Clayborn | DE |
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| 2010 | Kareem Jackson | CB |
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| 2009 | Brandon Pettigrew | TE |
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| 2008 | Aqib Talib | CB |
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| 2007 | Aaron Ross | CB |
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| 2006 | Tamba Hali | DE |
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| 2005 | Marcus Spears | DE |
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| 2004 | Kenechi Udeze | DE |
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| 2003 | George Foster | OT |
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| 2002 | Javon Walker | WR |
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| 2001 | Adam Archuleta | S |
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| 2000 | Stockar McDougle | OT |
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