Fifth-year senior defensive tackle Darius Hamilton was named to the Outland Trophy Watch List today. It is awarded annually to the top interior lineman in college football. Nominees include both offensive and defensive lineman. 70 players were named and you can view the full Watch List here.
Hamilton was one of seventeen defensive lineman nominated for the Outland Trophy. He is one of seven players who were named to both the Outland Trophy Watch List and the Bednarik Award Watch List, which we covered here.
The Big Ten had eleven players nominated for the Outland Trophy, with just fellow defensive lineman Malik McDowell from Michigan State and Jake Replogle from Purdue joining Hamilton on both Award Watch Lists.