Harlon Hill Trophy
The Harlon Hill Trophy has been awarded annually since 1986 to the NCAA Division II college football player of the year. Harlon Hill was a standout player as an offensive end at Florence State Teachers College (now the University of North Alabama), being named an NAIA All-American in his senior year (1953). He later had a successful career in the NFL, playing for the Chicago Bears (1954-1961), Pittsburgh Steelers (1962), and Detroit Lions (1962). Hill was the NFL's Rookie of the Year in 1954 and its Most Valuable Player in 1955. He was a three-time All-Pro selection (1954-1956).
[edit] Previous winners
| Year | Player | School | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Jeff Bentrim | North Dakota State | Quarterback |
| 1987 | Johnny Bailey | Texas A&I | Running back |
| 1988 | Johnny Bailey | Texas A&I | Running back |
| 1989 | Johnny Bailey | Texas A&I | Running back |
| 1990 | Chris Simdorn | North Dakota State | Quarterback |
| 1991 | Ronnie West | Pittsburg State | Wide receiver |
| 1992 | Ronald Moore | Pittsburg State | Running back |
| 1993 | Roger Graham | New Haven | Running back |
| 1994 | Chris Hatcher | Valdosta State | Quarterback |
| 1995 | Ronald McKinnon | North Alabama | Linebacker |
| 1996 | Jarrett Anderson | Truman State | Running back |
| 1997 | Irvin Sigler | Bloomsburg | Running back |
| 1998 | Brian Shay | Emporia State | Running back |
| 1999 | Corte McGuffey | Northern Colorado | Quarterback |
| 2000 | Dusty Bonner | Valdosta State | Quarterback |
| 2001 | Dusty Bonner | Valdosta State | Quarterback |
| 2002 | Curt Anes | Grand Valley State | Quarterback |
| 2003 | Will Hall | North Alabama | Quarterback |
| 2004 | Chad Friehauf | Colorado Mines | Quarterback |
| 2005 | Jimmy Terwilliger | East Stroudsburg | Quarterback |
