Clemson defensive linemen Christian Wilkins and Dexter Lawrence have been named to the Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List for 2018. The Tiger defenders were two of 42 defensive players named to the list. The Lott IMPACT Trophy is named in honor of former Hall of Fame defensive back Ronnie Lott.
The Lott IMPACT Trophy is presented to the outstanding defensive player in college football evaluated in terms of Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity. There are 21 linebackers, 11 defensive backs and 10 defensive linemen on the Watch List. Wilkins and Lawrence are two of the 10 linemen.