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).

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley won AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year, with 35 of the 50 first-place votes.

Surtain was the favorite to win the award entering Thursday, beating out pass rushers T.J. Watt, Myles Garrett and Trey Hendrickson and linebacker Zach Baun. With the win, Surtain

Saquon Barkley is the first former Penn State football player to be named the top offensive player of the year in the NFL by the Associated Press.

Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II won the AP NFL defensive player of the year award with 26 first-place votes.

Denver Broncos star cornerback Pat Surtain has been named the 2024 Defensive Player of the Year, the league announced during NFL Honors on Thursday evening. Surtain, 24, is just the sevent

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,

Pat Surtain II has become seen by making receivers invisible. He has been good since he entered the league. Now, he is stamped with greatness. Surtain joined Hall of Fame linebacker Randy Gradishar as the only Bronco to win the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year honors.