| Year | Player | Position | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Terrel Bernard | OLB |
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| 2021 | K.J. Britt | ILB |
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| 2020 | Josh Uche | OLB |
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| 2019 | Beau Benzschawel | OG |
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| 2018 | Mason Cole | OG |
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| 2017 | Will Holden | OT |
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| 2016 | Zack Sanchez | CB |
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| 2015 | P.J. Williams | CB |
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| 2014 | Pierre Desir | CB |
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| 2013 | Le'Veon Bell | RB |
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| 2012 | John Hughes | DT |
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| 2011 | Shareece Wright | CB |
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| 2010 | Andre Roberts | WR |
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| 2009 | Jared Cook | TE |
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| 2008 | Bruce Davis | DE |
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| 2007 | Andy Alleman | OG |
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| 2006 | Rashad Butler | OT |
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| 2005 | Atiyyah Ellison | DT |
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| 2004 | Darrion Scott | DE |
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| 2003 | Andrew Williams | DE |
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| 2002 | Chris Baker | TE |
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| 2001 | Morlon Greenwood | ILB |
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| 2000 | Corey Moore | OLB |
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