BUFFALO, NY – University at Buffalo senior linebacker Khalil Hodge picked up his third preseason accolade on Tuesday as the senior linebacker was named to the watch list for the Bronko Nagurski Award. Presented by the Charlotte Touchdown Club and the Football Writers Association of America, the award is given annually to the best defensive player in college football.
The Bulls' 2017 first-team All-MAC selection has also been named to the preseason watch lists for the Bednarik Award and Butkis Award. Hodge is one of four players from the Mid-American Conference on the list.