Who won NFL Defensive Player of the Year? Pat Surtain's stats, voting results
Pat Surtain became just the seventh cornerback in NFL history to take home Defensive Player of the Year honors for his performance in 2024.
NFL Defensive Player Of The Year Odds, Winners & Betting Tips
For defensive players in the NFL, their top award is the NFL Defensive Player of the Year. While the NFL MVP award is the sport’s most prestigious individual award and attracts the most attention, it’s completely dominated by offensive players (especially quarterbacks).
Which Vikings earned Defensive Player of the Year votes?
The Minnesota Vikings’ defense made significant strides in 2024, ranking third in EPA per play and fifth in points allowed. They also led the league with 33 takeaways, 24 of which were interceptions.
Myles Garrett finished third in NFL Defensive Player of the Year voting
Garrett finished in third place in NFL Defensive Player of the Year voting this season. Garrett did, however, once again finish with more first-place votes than Pittsburgh Steelers’ pass rusher T.J. Watt. Overall, Garrett finished with a total of 162 votes: five first-place votes, 11 second-place votes, and 12 third-place votes among them.
How they voted: Patrick Surtain II wins AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year
Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II won the AP NFL defensive player of the year award with 26 first-place votes.
Pat Surtain II of the Denver Broncos wins Defensive Player of the Year award
Pat Surtain II of the Denver Broncos won the Defensive Player of the Year honors on Thursday at the NFL Honors ceremony.
Eagles' Zack Baun finishes 5th in voting for NFL's Defensive Player of the Year award
In the Eagles’ NFC Wild Card win over the Green Bay Packers on January 12, Baun logged eight tackles, one interception, and one pass deflection. Baun had six tackles, one tackle for loss, and one pass defended in the divisional-round win over the Rams.
Broncos' Pat Surtain II named NFL's Defensive Player of the Year
Patrick Surtain II and Randy Gradishar are the only Broncos to have captured the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year award.
Broncos' Pat Surtain II claims rare cornerback win for NFL Defensive Player of the Year
The Denver Broncos' Pat Surtain II became just the second cornerback since 2010 to win the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year Award.
Pat Surtain II wins defensive player of the year
Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II became the second player in team history to win defensive player of the year. He joined Hall of Fame linebacker Randy Gradishar (1978) in earning the award. Von Miller finished second in voting for the award in 2012 and 2016 when he was with the Broncos,
Throwback to when J.J. Watt presented T.J. Watt the Defensive Player of the Year Award in 2022 as the Steelers player missed out this time
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Dallas Cowboys named 'ideal' spot for former Defensive Player of the Year
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Green Bay Packers linked to former Defensive Player of the Year finalist
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2025 NFL Honors: Rams' Jared Verse wins NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year
For the third time, a Rams player has NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. The award this year went to Rams linebacker Jared ...
Quinyon Mitchell finishes 2nd, Cooper DeJean 4th in AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year voting
Eagles Quinyon Mitchell finished second and Cooper DeJean Finished fourth in AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year voting ...