On Monday it was announced that Alabama sophomore linebacker Christian Harris had been named as a semifinalist for the Butkus Award. Harris is one of 16 semifinalists for the award which aims to honor the nation’s top linebacker.
Alabama has seen four linebackers take how the award in the past as Harris would look to join Reuben Foster (2016), C.J. Mosley (2013), Rolando McClain (2009) and NFL Hall of Famer Derrick Thomas (1988).
Christian Harris
Linebacker, Sophomore
- Leads the Crimson Tide defense in tackles with 57, including a team-high 42 solo stops
- Ranks second on UA in quarterback hurries with six and is third in sacks at 2.