About the Rimington Award

The Rimington Award honors the top Center in all classifications of NCAA football and NAIA. The award winners in FCS, Divsion II, Division III and NAIA are determined by veteran football media member Jason Dannelly. The award is named after Dave Rimington who played Center at the University of Nebraska from 1979-1982. Rimington completed his collegiate career as one of the most decorated offensive linemen in college footbal history. 

Past Winners from NCAA Division II

2024: Jake Gannon, Bemidji State

2023: Shane Bumgardner, Tiffin

2022: Matt Armendariz, Colorado School of Mines

2021: Matt Armendariz, Colorado School of Mines

2020: Aldredo Fernandez, Angelo State

2019: Jake Lacina, Augustana

2018: Bryce Bray, Harding

2017: Taylor Nikithser, California

2016: Akoaoa Kennedy, Midwestern State

2015: Derek Evans, Carson-Newman

2014: Jack Abercrombie, California

2013: Matt Armstrong, Grand Valley State

2012: Kevin Day, Carson-Newman

2011: Darrell Leopold, Delta State (Co-winner)

2011: Matt Webber, Abilene Christian (Co-winner)

2010: Brandon Fusco, Slippery Rock

2009: Jack Hiett, Nebraska-Kearney

2008: Sam Collins, Abilene Christian

2007: Ryan Pope, Shepherd

2006: Christian Morton, South Dakota

2005: Lance Ancar, North Alabama

2004: Kevin Burton, Southeastern Oklahoma State

2003: Kevin Palmer, Texas A&M-Kingsville