Defensive Rookie of the Year
1967 Lem Barney Lions CB
1968 Claude Humphrey Falcons DE
1969 Joe Greene Steelers DT
1970 Bruce Taylor 49ers CB
1971 Isiah Robertson Rams LB
1972 Willie Buchanon Packers CB
1973 Wally Chambers Bears DT
1974 Jack Lambert Steelers LB
1975 Robert Brazile Oliers LB
1976 Mike Hynes Patriots CB
1977 AJ Duhe Dolphins DE
1978 Al Baker Lions DE
1979 Jim Haslett Bills LB
1980 Buddy Curry and Al Richardson Falcons LB LB
1981 Lawrence Taylor "LT" Giants LB
1982 Chip Banks Browns LB
1983 Vernon Leory Maxwell B Colts LB
1984 Bill Mass Chiefs DT
1985 Duane Bickett Colts LB
1986 Leslie O'Neal Chargers DE
1987 Shane Conlan Bills LB
1988 Erick McMillan Jets S
1989 Derrick Thomas Chiefs LB
1990 Mark Carrier Bears S
1991 Mike Croel Broncos LB
1992 Dale Carter Chiefs CB
1993 Dana Stubblefield 49ers DTT
1994 Tim Bowens Dolphins DT
1995 Hugh Douglas Jets DE
1996 Simon Rice Cardinals DE
1997 Peter Boulware Ravens LB
1998 Chales Woodson Raiders CB
1999 Jevon Kearce Titans DE
2000 Brian Urlacher Bears LB
2001 Kendrell Bell Steelers LB
2002 Julis Peppers Panthers DE
2003 Terrell Suggs Ravens LB
2004 Jonathan Vilma Jets LB
2005 Shawne Merriman Chargers LB
2006 DeMarco Ryans Texans LB
2007 Patrick Willis 49ers LB
2008 Jerod Mayo Patriots LB
2009 Brian Cushing Texans LB
2010 Ndamukong Suh Lions DT
2011 Von Miller Broncos LB
2012 Luke Kuechly Panthers LB
2013 Sheldon Richardson Jets DE
2014 Aaron Donald Rams DT
2015 Marcus Peters Chiefs CB
2016 Joey Bosa Chargers DE
2017 Marshon Lattimore Saints CB
2018 Darius Leonard Colts LB
2019 Nick Bosa 49ers DE
2020 Chase Young Washington DE
2021 Micah Parsons Cowboys LB
2022 Sause Gardner Jets CB
2023 Will Anderson Texans DL