CHICAGO (July 22, 2019) - FIU football's Sage Lewis was named to the Butkus Award Watch List on Monday morning, joining 50 other candidates as the Panther is recognized as one of the best linebackers in the nation.
Each watch list contains 51 linebackers, mirroring the legendary "51" pro jersey associated with the Award's namesake Dick Butkus, who was recognized by NFL Films as the best defensive player in football history. The Collegiate Butkus Award watch list includes candidates from 39 universities, including returning finalist Dylan Moses of Alabama who won the 2016 high school Butkus Award, and returning semifinalist Markus Bailey of Purdue.