The voting results for the 2024 NFL Defensive Player of the Year have been released, showcasing the choices made by a diverse panel of media from across the nation. The voting system utilized awards points in the following format: 10-5-3-2-1.
Leading the rankings is Patrick Surtain II from the Denver Broncos, who garnered a notable total of 330 points, which breaks down to 26 first-place votes, 11 second-place votes, 2 third-place votes, 4 fourth-place votes, and 1 fifth-place vote.
Following him in the standings is Trey Hendrickson of the Cincinnati Bengals, who collected 205 points through 11 first-place votes, along with his share of lower-ranked votes: 10 second-place votes, 9 third-place votes, 8 fourth-place votes, and 2 fifth-place votes.
Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns is currently in third place, accumulating 162 points. His vote tally includes 5 first-place votes, 11 second-place votes, 12 third-place votes, 8 fourth-place votes, and 5 fifth-place votes.
T.J. Watt of the Pittsburgh Steelers sits in fourth place with a total of 114 points, derived from 3 first-place votes and a mix of other votes: 7 second-place, 8 third-place, 11 fourth-place, and 3 fifth-place votes.
The fifth position is claimed by Zack Baun from the Philadelphia Eagles, who has 63 points, reflecting a count of 2 first-place votes, 2 second-place votes, 6 third-place votes, 5 fourth-place votes, and 5 fifth-place votes.
Kerby Joseph from the Detroit Lions follows closely with 60 points, receiving 1 first-place vote, 3 second-place votes, 6 third-place votes, 4 fourth-place votes, and 9 fifth-place votes.
Andrew Van Ginkel of the Minnesota Vikings earned 21 points, with 1 first-place vote and a combination of 1 second-place vote and 4 fifth-place votes.
The voting also includes several other notable players, such as Xavier McKinney from the Green Bay Packers, Kyle Hamilton from the Baltimore Ravens, and Nik Bonitto from the Denver Broncos, all of whom received lower points but made the list.
Overall, the voting reflects a competitive field among defensive players in the NFL, as fans and analysts alike watch closely to see who will ultimately take home the honor of Defensive Player of the Year for 2024.
