Former Kansas State defensive back Kenny McEntyre named AFL Defensive Player of the Year
Jun 16, 2004 | Football
ORLANDO, Fla For an unprecedented third time in his career, Orlando Predators defensive specialist and former Kansas State Wildcat Kenny “The Glove” McEntyre has been selected as the Arena Football League’s top defender, as he was named ADT Defensive Player of the Year on Tuesday afternoon.
McEntyre had another sensational season with the Predators, leading the team in tackles (85.5), interceptions (9), pass defenses (11) and fumble recoveries (4). His nine interceptions tied for the league lead. McEntyre played a key role in helping pace the Predators to the league’s top rated defense, as
“Kenny is without question the league’s best defensive player,” Orlando Predators Head Coach
McEntyre, who lettered at
The honor marked the third time McEntyre has been named AFL Defensive Player of the Year. He won the award back-to-back in 2000 and 2001 and is the only player in league history to win it three times.
AFL Defensive Players of the Year
2004 Kenny McEntyre
2003 Clevan Thomas
2002 Clevan Thomas
2001 Kenny McEntyre
2000 Kenny McEntyre
1999 James Baron
1998 Johnnie Harris
1997 Tracey Perkins
1996 David McLeod
