NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Texas junior linebacker Malik Jefferson was named a semifinalist for the Lott IMPACT Trophy, the Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation announced on Thursday afternoon. The award, which is in its 14th year, is presented to a player that displays the qualities embodied by Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott – Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity.
A third-year linebacker and native of Mesquite, Texas, Jefferson has bounced back in 2017 to become the leader of the Longhorns' defense. He leads the team with 86 tackles, including 61 solo stops. His 9.