Alabama linebacker Will Anderson took home the Bronko Nagurski Trophy as top defender in the nation. He was presented the award Monday night at an event in Charlotte, NC. The Crimson Tide sophomore won over Georgia defensive lineman Jordan Davis and Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux.
The Bronko Nagurski Trophy has been awarded annually since 1993 to the collegiate American football defensive player adjudged by the membership of the Football Writers Association of America to be the best in the NCAA. The trophy is presented by the Charlotte Touchdown Club and FWAA.