There are a total of 18 players making up 21 seasons who have produced a single season worth an AV of 21.
| Player | Team | Year | Player | Team | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Rice | 49ers | 1994 | Priest Holmes | Chiefs | 2003 |
| Bruce Smith | Bills | 1996 | Edgerrin James | Colts | 2004 |
| Edgerrin James | Colts | 1999 | Peyton Manning | Colts | 2004 |
| Ray Lewis | Ravens | 1999 | Tiki Barber | Giants | 2005 |
| Warren Sapp | Buccaneers | 1999 | David Harris | Jets | 2009 |
| Rob Burnett | Ravens | 2000 | Darrelle Revis | Jets | 2009 |
| Daunte Culpepper | Vikings | 2000 | Tom Brady | Patriots | 2011 |
| Edgerrin James | Colts | 2000 | Aaron Rodgers | Packers | 2014 |
| Brian Urlacher | Bears | 2001 | J.J. Watt | Texans | 2015 |
| Simeon Rice | Buccaneers | 2002 | Matt Ryan | Falcons | 2016 |
| Warren Sapp | Buccaneers | 2002 |
Only five quarterbacks are among the above players, as the rest of the group is made up of three running backs, a single wide receiver and nine defensive players, which include Bruce Smith, Ray Lewis and J.J. Watt.
Smith, an All-Pro pass rusher, racked up 69 tackles, 13.5 sacks and 5 forced fumbles for his Buffalo Bills. At the age of 33, he was named Defensive Player of the Year.
From his middle linebacker spot, Lewis made 131 tackles along with 3.5 sacks and 3 interceptions in the Baltimore Ravens' 1999 campaign.
Watt, in his fourth season, tallied 17.5 sacks, 3 forced fumbles and 1 fumble recovery. In his third Defensive Player of the Year performance, the defensive end also managed 57 total tackles.