Michigan State redshirt senior defensive tackle Jacob Slade was named to the preseason watch list for the Rotary Lombardi Award on Monday. The Lombardi Award is an annual award for college football’s offensive of defensive lineman who best exemplifies the performance, ability, character, and discipline of NFL Hall of Fame head coach Vince Lombardi.
Slade had a career high in tackles in the 2021 season, posting 40 total, including 5.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks. He also notched 40 quarterback pressures (most of Big Ten defensive tackles and 10th most in FBS), and 33 quarterback hurries (most of Big Ten DTs and No.