CHICAGO - Miami linebacker Matt Salopek was named to the Butkus Award 40th Season Watch List, as announced today. The award is presented annually to nation's top collegiate linebacker.
This marks Salopek's third preseason watch list nod after landing on the Bronko Nagurki Trophy (July 30) and Chuck Bednarik Award (Aug. 12) watch lists.
Salopek has 392 tackles (11th in school history), 25.5 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks and one interception in 45 career games. The sixth-year senior was named MAC Defensive Player of the Year in 2023 and has earned All-MAC honors in 2021, 2022 and 2023.