| Year | Player | Position | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Antonio Johnson | S |
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| 2022 | Arnold Ebiketie | DE |
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| 2021 | Tyler Shelvin | DT |
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| 2020 | Jordyn Brooks | ILB |
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| 2019 | Hakeem Butler | WR |
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| 2018 | Sony Michel | RB |
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| 2017 | Davis Webb | QB |
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| 2016 | Laquon Treadwell | WR |
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| 2015 | T.J. Clemmings | OT |
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| 2014 | Jace Amaro | TE |
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| 2013 | David Amerson | CB |
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| 2012 | Andre Branch | DE |
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| 2011 | Ryan Williams | RB |
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| 2010 | T.J. Ward | S |
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| 2009 | Rey Maualuga | ILB |
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| 2008 | Curtis Lofton | ILB |
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| 2007 | Zach Miller | TE |
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| 2006 | Thomas Howard | OLB |
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| 2005 | Stanford Routt | CB |
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| 2004 | Teddy Lehman | OLB |
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| 2003 | Al Johnson | OC |
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| 2002 | Raonall Smith | OLB |
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| 2001 | Anthony Thomas | RB |
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| 2000 | Marvel Smith | OT |
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