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 …

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, including MVP, Defensive Player of the Year and more.

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. …

4 days ago · Pat Surtain stats 2024. Surtain tied a career-high with four interceptions in 2024 and led the NFL in return yards off interceptions with 132, thanks in part to a 100-yard pick six …

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 …

Dec 27, 2024 · There were some good options for 2023's DPOY race. T.J. Watt once again paced the NFL in sacks with 19. Daron Bland had nine picks, turning a record five of them into …

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. …

4 days ago · Surtain was named the 2024 NFL Defensive Player of the Year on Thursday, Josh Dubow of The Associated Press reports. Surtain became the first cornerback to win DPOY …

Feb 9, 2023 · Bosa was named The Associated Press 2022 NFL Defensive Player of the Year on Thursday night at NFL Honors. The San Francisco pass rusher dominated the awards voting, …