The award is named after Lou Groza, widely considered one of the greatest kickers of all time. After starring at Ohio State, Groza went on to play for 21 years with the Cleveland Browns. He was named All-Pro nine times and was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 1974.
The past winners of the Lou Groza Award are listed here:
2008: Graham Gano Florida State
2007: Thomas Weber Arizona State
2006: Art Carmody Louisville
2005: Alexis Serna Oregon State
2004: Mike Nugent Ohio State
2003: Jonathan Nichols Ole Miss
2002: Nate Kaeding Iowa
2001: Seth Marler Tulane
2000: Jonathan Ruffin Cincinnati
1999: Sebastian Janikowski Florida State
1998: Sebastian Janikowski Florida State
1997: Martin Gramatica Kansas State
1996: Marc Primanti North Carolina State
1995: Michael Reeder TCU
1994: Steve McLaughlin Arizona
1993: Judd Davis Florida
1992: Joe Allison Memphis
