The Arena Football League Defensive Player of the Year Award has been given to the seasons best defensive player since 1996. The award has been sponsored by ADT Security Services since 2002.[1]
| Season | Player | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | David McLeod | Albany Firebirds | WR/DB |
| 1997 | Tracey Perkins | Tampa Bay Storm | DS |
| 1998 | Johnnie Harris | Tampa Bay Storm | DB |
| 1999 | James Baron | Nashville Kats | DL |
| 2000 | Kenny McEntyre | Orlando Predators | DS |
| 2001 | Kenny McEntyre | Orlando Predators | DS |
| 2002 | Clevan Thomas | San Jose SaberCats | DB |
| 2003 | Clevan Thomas | San Jose SaberCats | DB |
| 2004 | Kenny McEntyre | Orlando Predators | DS |
| 2005 | Silas DeMary | Los Angeles Avengers | DL/OL |
| 2006 | Jerald Brown | Columbus Destroyers | DB |
| 2007 | Greg White | Orlando Predators | DL/OL |
| 2008 | Dennison Robinson | Chicago Rush | DB |