| Awarded for | the most outstanding collegiate football player in the country |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | Associated Press |
| History | |
| First award | 1998 |
| Most recent | Jayden Daniels, LSU |
The Associated Press College Football Player of the Year award has been awarded annually since 1998 to the most outstanding collegiate football player in the country. The winner is chosen by a vote of Associated Press (AP) sportswriters and editors.