Defensive Player of the Year

Als Defensive Player of the Year werden in den Vereinigten Staaten in verschiedenen Sportarten die besten Verteidiger ausgezeichnet.

• American Football: NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award
• Basketball (Männer): NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award
• Basketball (Frauen): WNBA Defensive Player of the Year Award
• Lacrosse: Major League Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Year Award
• Lacrosse: National Lacrosse League Defensive Player of the Year Award