(Top West Virginia high school defensive back)The Lee Award is named for former South Charleston High, Marshall University, and Minnesota Vikings All-Pro cornerback Carl Lee. The recipient is selected by the WVSWA and the award is given to the state’s top defensive back.
2023 – Zah Jackson, Huntington
2022 – Zah Jackson, jr., Huntington
2021 – Ty Bartrum, Spring Valley
2020 – Anthony Smith, Martinsburg
2019 – Michael Lemley, Oak Glen
2018 – Grant Harman, Martinsburg
2017 – Brett Tharp, East Hardy
2016 – Derrek Pitts, South Charleston
2015 – Dante Bonamico, Bridgeport
2014 – Marcus Lofton, Buckhannon-Upshur