| Year | Player | Position | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Jack Campbell | ILB |
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| 2022 | David Ojabo | DE |
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| 2021 | Terrace Marshall | WR |
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| 2020 | Clyde Edwards-Helaire | RB |
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| 2019 | Deionte Thompson | S |
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| 2018 | Lorenzo Carter | OLB |
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| 2017 | DeShone Kizer | QB |
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| 2016 | Mackensie Alexander | CB |
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| 2015 | Shaq Thompson | OLB |
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| 2014 | David Yankey | OG |
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| 2013 | DeAndre Hopkins | WR |
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| 2012 | Alshon Jeffery | WR |
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| 2011 | Rahim Moore | S |
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| 2010 | Zane Beadles | OG |
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| 2009 | Clint Sintim | OLB |
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| 2008 | Matt Forte | RB |
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| 2007 | Dwayne Jarrett | WR |
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| 2006 | LenDale White | RB |
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| 2005 | Lofa Tatupu | ILB |
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| 2004 | Bob Sanders | S |
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| 2003 | Bethel Johnson | WR |
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| 2002 | Tank Williams | S |
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| 2001 | Fred Smoot | CB |
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| 2000 | Kenoy Kennedy | S |
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