Alabama’s Keenan, Lawson named to Bednarik Award watch list

The Chuck Bednarik Award revealed its preseason watch list on Monday, concluding 2 weeks of reveals, and Alabama was represented with 2 of its top players making it.

Crimson Tide defensive lineman Tim Keenan and linebacker Deontae Lawson were named to the Bednarik Award preseason watch list. Related to the Maxwell Football Club, the Bednarik Award is yearly presented to the best protective player in college football. The award is named after Hall of Popularity linebacker Chuck Bednarik, who was a two-time NFL champion and 10-time first-team All-Pro selection for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1949-62.

3 previous Alabama players have previously brought home the Chuck Bednarik Award– Jonathan Allen in 2015, Minkah Fitzpatrick in 2017 and, most just recently, Will Anderson in 2022.

Alabama players/coaches on preseason watch lists:

Lott Effect Trophy– Deontae Lawson, LT Overton
Dodd Prize– Kalen DeBoer
Maxwell Award– Ryan Williams
Bronko Nagurski Prize– Tim Keenan, Deontae Lawson, LT Overton
Outland Prize– Parker Brailsford, Kadyn Proctor, Jaeden Roberts
Butkus Award– Deontae Lawson, Justin Jefferson
Paul Hornung Award– Ryan Williams
Wuerffel Trophy– LT Overton
Walter Camp Award– Ryan Williams
Patrick Mannelly Award– David Bird
Doak Walker Award– Jam Miller
Biletnikoff Award– Germie Bernard, Ryan Williams
Mackey Award– Josh Cuevas
Rimington Trophy– Parker Brailsford
Chuck Bednarik Award– Tim Keenan, Deontae Lawson

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