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Three Wolverines named to Bronko Nagurski Award watch list

Another day, another group of Michigan players named to preseason award watch lists. On Tuesday, linebacker Junior Colson, safety Rod Moore and defensive tackle Kris Jenkins were among 94 players named to the Bronko Nagurski Award watch list. The award honors the nation’s best defensive player.

We're watching @JuniorColson, @Rodmoorejr, and @KrisJenkinsJr1

They're all on the Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List for the nation's Defensive Player of the Year.#GoBlue | https://t.co/PaeCXeCT05 pic.twitter.com/loUxqszZuY— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) August 1, 2023

Colson was named second team All-Big Ten by the coaches and third team All-Big Ten by the media in 2022.