The Harlon Hill Trophy is an award in American college football given to the individual selected as the most valuable player in NCAA Division II.
The award is named for former University of North Alabama and National Football League player Harlon Hill.
Nominations for the trophy are made by sports information directors (SIDs) from the 156 schools that participate in NCAA Division II football.
Each committee is composed of four SIDs familiar with the process, who select up to six players who they deem worthy of the award, and give their results to the Voting Coordinator.
It was created by Herff Jones of Indianapolis, Indiana, which also makes such notable awards as the Heisman Trophy and the Medal of Honor.
The original Hill Trophy remains on display in something or somewhere called 'the Shoals' year-round and bears the names of each year's recipient.
[6] Bernard Scott was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the sixth round in 2009 and debuted during his rookie season in 2010.
Five players have won the award multiple times: Johnny Bailey in 1987, 1988, and 1989, Dusty Bonner in 2000 and 2001, Danny Woodhead in 2006 and 2007, Jason Vander Laan in 2014 and 2015, and Zach Zebrowski in 2023 and 2024.