Check out some of the stats behind the last five NFL players to win the AP Defensive Player of the Year award. "I thought he should have been [Defensive Player of the Year] with the season he had," an NFL personnel director said. Highest ranking: 1 | Lowest ranking: 4Age: 31 | Last year's ranking: 1After dominating the voting in 2024, Jones looked poised for an Aaron Donald-type run in the rankings. Highest ranking: 3 | Lowest ranking: 8Age: 27 | Last year's ranking: 2Williams has been one of the constants amid persistent Jets changes. -- NFL defensive line coachZach Sieler, Miami Dolphins: "He's probably getting more credit [for his 2024 performance] because Christian Wilkins wasn't there.