The 2025 Iowa high school football season is in the books and there were plenty of big-time players who emerged as stars.

With players making big-time plays at the biggest moments, several earned a spot on the Des Moines Register's 2025 All-Iowa high school football teams.

Now it's your turn to make your voice heard. Vote below in our poll for who you think the IHSAA Defensive Player of the Year was in 2025. Nominees are made up from the Elite Team in the Register's All-Iowa team. There is also a write-in option if there's a candidate you'd like to vote for who is not listed.

Iowa high school football Defensive Player of the Year poll

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