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Reginald Howard White was an American professional football defensive end who played in the National Football League for 15 seasons. White played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers, earning
White in 1997
White with teammate Brett Favre (behind) presenting President Bill Clinton with a Packers team jacket at a 1997 ceremony following the Packers' win in Super Bowl XXXI
White at Lambeau Field in 1998
White's Philadelphia Eagles jersey on display at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio
The AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year is an annual award presented by the Associated Press to the defensive player in the National Football League deemed to have had the most outstanding season. It
Reggie White
…1984–1985) Philadelphia Eagles (1985–1992) Green Bay Packers (1993–1998) Carolina Panthers (2000) Awards and highlights Super Bowl champion (XXXI) 2× NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1987, 1998) 3× UPI NFC Defensive Player of the Year (1987, 1991, 1995) 8× First-team All-Pro (1986–1991, 1995, 1998) 5× Second-team All-Pro (1992–1994…
Defensive end Myles Garrett, 2025 recipient
Ray Lewis (No. 52) and Terrell Suggs (No. 55) each won the award playing for the Baltimore Ravens.