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Syracuse middle linebacker and captain of the defense Mikel Jones can add another honor to his growing list of preseason accolades. Jones was named to the Bednarik Award Watch List, which is presented annually to the defensive player of the year.
Jones has already earned the nod to the Bronco Nagurski Trophy (most outstanding defensive player) and Butkus Award (most outstanding linebacker) watch lists ahead of his fourth season with the program.
The First Team All-ACC selection in 2021 is a preseason All-American by multiple publications heading into his fourth season with the program.