| Awarded for | "Most outstanding defensive player in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision" Subdivision |
|---|---|
| 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.[1]
| Season | Player | Position | School | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Tyrone Holmes | DE | Montana | [2] |
| School | Winners |
|---|---|
| Montana | 1 |