7 Straight seasons the finalists for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy have featured Alabama players, including the Crimson Tide's Minkah Fitzpatrick in 2017. Reuben Foster in 2016, Reggie Ragland in 2015, Landon Collins in 2014, C.J. Mosley in 2013, Dee Milliner in 2012 and Mark Barron in 2011 preceded Fitzpatrick as Nagurski finalists. The Bronko Nagurski Trophy has been presented annually to the Defensive Player of the Year since 1993. North Carolina State DE Bradley Chubb was named the winner of the 2017 award on Monday night.