| Year | Player | Position | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Bryan Cook | S |
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| 2021 | Hamilcar Rashed | OLB |
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| 2020 | Jalen Hurts | QB |
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| 2019 | Damien Harris | RB |
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| 2018 | D.J. Chark | WR |
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| 2017 | Tanoh Kpassagnon | DE |
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| 2016 | Tyler Boyd | WR |
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| 2015 | Denzel Perryman | OLB |
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| 2014 | C.J. Fiedorowicz | TE |
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| 2013 | Johnthan Banks | CB |
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| 2012 | LaMichael James | RB |
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| 2011 | Daniel Thomas | RB |
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| 2010 | Brandon Spikes | ILB |
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| 2009 | Sen'Derrick Marks | DT |
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| 2008 | Martellus Bennett | TE |
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| 2007 | Dan Bazuin | DE |
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| 2006 | Tim Jennings | CB |
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| 2005 | Bryant McFadden | CB |
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| 2004 | Kris Wilson | TE |
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| 2003 | Terrence Kiel | CB |
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| 2002 | Antwaan Randle El | WR |
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| 2001 | Gary Baxter | CB |
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| 2000 | Jacoby Shepherd | CB |
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