1974 Joe Greene, Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive tackle
Bob Sanders of the Colts
Barry Sanders
Lawrence Taylor is widely regarded as the most dominant defensive player in history.
Ed Reed of the Baltimore Ravens with 9.
The NFL Defensive Player of the Year for 2010 is Troy Polamalu.
Six Pittsburgh Steelers won the NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award:Joe Greene - 1972 & 1974Mel Blount - 1975Jack Lambert - 1976Rod Woodson - 1993James Harrison - 2008Troy Polamalu - 2010
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison won the 2008 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award.
Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu won the 2010 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award.
That was defensive tackle Alan Page of the Minnesota Vikings in 1971.
2006 Jason Taylor, Miami Dolphins, Defensive end
1990 Bruce Smith, Buffalo Bills Defensive end
1996 Bruce Smith, Buffalo Bills Defensive end
1983 Doug Betters, Miami Dolphins Defensive end
1987 Reggie White, Philadelphia Eagles Defensive end
1974 Joe Greene, Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive tackle
1997 Dana Stubblefield, San Francisco 49ers Defensive tackle