PHILADELPHIA, Pa. –– The University of Tulsa defensive standout Jaxon Player was named today to the watch list for the 27th annual Chuck Bednarik Award, as announced today by the Maxwell Football Club. The Chuck Bednarik Award is presented annually to the outstanding defensive player in college football.
Player's former Tulsa teammate Zaven Collins, now with the Arizona Cardinals, was the winner of the 2020 Chuck Bednarik Award as the nation's top defender.
A 6'0" senior defensive lineman from Waco, Texas, Player was a first-team American Athletic Conference selection last season.