Kentucky football senior linebacker Josh Forrest has been named to the Chuck Bednarik award watch list.
The award goes annually to college football’s defensive player of the year.
Forrest is one of 80 players nationally named to the watch list.
The Paducah, KY native led the Wildcats in tackles last season with 110, along with eight tackles for loss, one sack, two interceptions, two pass breakups, two quarterback hurries and one fumble forced.
Semifinalists for the Bednarik award will be announced on November 23, 2015 and the winner will be announced as part of the Home Depot College Football Awards Show held on December 10, 2015.