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July 23, 2018
Four Big 12 linebackers were named to the 34th annual Butkus Award Watch List.
Caleb Kelly of Oklahoma, Justin Phillips of Oklahoma State, Ty Summers of TCU and Gary Johnson of Texas were nominated to the 2018 watch list.
In Big 12 history, the Butkus Award has been won five times, with Von Miller (Texas A&M) being the most recent winner in 2010.
The watch list contains 51 linebackers, mirroring the legendary “51” pro jersey associated with the Award’s namesake Dick Butkus, who was recognized by NFL Films as the best defensive player in football history.
Semifinalists for the Butkus Award will be named October 29, 2018, finalists November 19, 2018, and winners will be notified on or before December 4, 2018.
Butkus Award Watch List
Caleb Kelly, Oklahoma
Justin Phillips, Oklahoma State
Ty Summers, TCU
Gary Johnson, Texas
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