Best Breakthrough Athlete ESPY Award List of winners List of winners

| Year_ | Sportsperson | Nationality | Team | Competition_federation_or_league | Sport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Chris Johnson | United States | Tennessee Titans | National Football League | American football |
| 2011 | Blake Griffin | United States | Los Angeles Clippers | National Basketball Association | Basketball |
| 2012 | Jeremy Lin | United States | New York Knicks | National Basketball Association | Basketball |
| 2013 | Colin Kaepernick | United States | San Francisco 49ers | National Football League | American football |