STARKVILLE — Mississippi State graduate student linebacker Nathaniel Watson was named to the Chuck Bednarik Award watch list on Monday, the program announced.
The Bednarik Award, presented by the Maxwell Football Club, is presented annually to the nation’s top defensive player, named after Pro Football Hall of Famer Chuck Bednarik.
Watson was one of 11 players from the Southeastern Conference named to the watch list.
Last season, the All-SEC selection recorded 113 total tackles, second in the conference, and was third with 8.69 tackles per game. He led the Bulldogs with six sacks and also had an interception.
So far this preseason, Watson has been named to the Nagurski Trophy watch list and earned preseason All-SEC honors.
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