4 days ago · A first-time winner took home the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year award at each of the last three NFL Honors ceremonies. A trio of finalists for the award were looking to make it four in a row ...

4 days ago · The younger Surtain, 24, was selected ninth overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, earning Pro Bowl mention each of the previous two seasons and first-team All-Pro honors back in 2022, as well.

4 days ago · Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II won the AP NFL defensive player of the year award with 26 first-place votes. Trey Hendrickson finished second with 11 first-place votes and Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett had five. See the five other players who got first place votes below.

4 days ago · The NFL's best defensive player once again resides in the Mile High City. The NFL's 2025 Defensive Player of the Year award was given to Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II. Surtain beat out ...

Several organizations give out NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards. The Associated Press (AP) has been giving the award since 1972; Pro Football Writers of America / Pro Football Weekly since 1970; and Sporting News has announced winners since 2008.

Check out the list of all AP Defensive Player of the Year winners and find out who won the AP Defensive Player of the Year in which year.

Jan 23, 2025 · The AP announced five finalists for its eight awards that will be handed out at NFL Honors on Feb. 6, including MVP, Defensive Player of the Year and more.

The AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award (DPOY) is presented annually by the Associated Press (AP) to the defensive player in the National Football League (NFL) deemed to have had the most outstanding season. It has been awarded since 1971.

Jan 8, 2025 · For the second consecutive year, Myles Garrett has cemented his status as the league’s premier defensive force, earning PFF’s Defensive Player of the Year honors. Garrett’s relentless dominance on the edge defined the 2024 season, with his 92.7 overall grade leading all qualifying defenders.

Feb 9, 2023 · Nick Bosa 's 49ers might have fallen short of Super Bowl LVII, but his efforts did not go unnoticed. Bosa was named The Associated Press 2022 NFL Defensive Player of the Year on Thursday night...