The Chuck Bednarik Award, named after the University of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Eagles great, is awarded annually to the most outstanding defensive player in college football.
Prior to the college football season, there are 90 defensive players named to the watch list. This year’s watch list features two Georgia defenders, including cornerback Eric Stokes as well as senior safety Richard LeCounte.
Stokes had 38 total tackles in 2019 and led the Dawgs’ defense in pass breakups with a total of nine. He is now entering his second season as a starter at the cornerback position.
LeCounte, entering his senior season, is a vital piece to Georgia’s secondary.