Spenser Heaps, Deseret News

College football season is closing in fast, as attested by the fact watch lists are beginning to be released.

During early to mid-July, more than 20 watch lists will be released. Come back here daily for updates on which locals have been named to the various lists.

Butkus Award watch list

Nation's best college football linebacker

Porter Gustin, junior, LB, USC (Salem Hills High)

Gustin has 94 career tackles for the Trojans heading into his junior season, including 20 tackles for loss and 11 sacks. He's started 15 games for USC in his college career.