| Awarded for | "Most outstanding defensive player in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision" Subdivision |
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| Country | United States |
| Presented by | STATS LLC |
| History | |
| First award | 2015 |
| Final award | 2015 |
| Most recent | Tyrone Holmes, Montana |
| Website | STATS FCS Awards |
The STATS FCS Defensive Player of the Year award has been awarded annually by STATS LLC since 2015 to the most outstanding defensive collegiate football player in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision. The winner is selected by a national panel of sports information and media relations directors, broadcasters, writers and other dignitaries.
Winners
| Season | Player | Position | School | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Tyrone Holmes | DE | Montana |
Winners by school
| School | Winners |
|---|---|
| Montana | 1 |
References
- "STATS FCS Awards". ESPN. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
- "Montana's Holmes: STATS FCS Defensive Player of the Year". Fox Sports. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
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