| Year | Player | Position | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Ochaun Mathis | DE |
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| 2022 | John Fitzpatrick | TE |
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| 2021 | Pete Werner | OLB |
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| 2020 | Delontae Scott | DE |
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| 2019 | Blessuan Austin | CB |
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| 2018 | Poona Ford | DT |
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| 2017 | Vince Biegel | OLB |
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| 2016 | Darion Griswold | TE |
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| 2015 | Shaquille Mason | OC |
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| 2014 | Tre Boston | S |
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| 2013 | Chris Thompson | RB |
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| 2012 | Scott Solomon | DE |
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| 2011 | Brandyn Thompson | CB |
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| 2010 | Willie Young | DE |
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| 2009 | J.D. Folsom | OLB |
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| 2008 | Brian Johnston | DE |
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| 2007 | Chase Pittman | DE |
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| 2006 | James Wyche | DE |
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| 2005 | Derek Anderson | QB |
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| 2004 | Darrell McClover | ILB |
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| 2003 | Keith Wright | DT |
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| 2002 | Lavar Glover | CB |
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| 2001 | Shaunard Harts | S |
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| 2000 | Mike Green | RB |
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