Upon the initial watch list for the Chuck Bednarik Award revealed over the summer, the University of Alabama had its trio of Raekwon Davis, Anfernee Jennings and Mack Wilson all named as preseason candidates.
Since that point, two more individuals have become integral on defense for the Crimson Tide. The performances of safety Deionte Thompson and defensive lineman Quinnen Williams through six games earned both players a spot on the list, via press release from the Maxwell Club Foundation on Wednesday.
After serving as Minkah Fitzpatrick’s understudy in 2017, Thompson has become a breakout star and leader in Alabama’s secondary.