Seelmann Named To Butkus Award Watch List

Seelmann Named To Butkus Award Watch List

North Carolina junior Peyton Seelmann has been named to the 2026 Butkus Award Watch List, presented annually to the nation's top collegiate linebacker, the Butkus Foundation announced Thursday.

Penn State LB Kooper Ebel named to Butkus Award watch list

Penn State linebacker Kooper Ebel was named to the Butkus Award watch list, given annually to the top linebacker in college football.

14 SEC linebackers named to 2026 Butkus Award Watch List

14 SEC linebackers were named to the 2026 Butkus Award Watch List on Thursday. The award, named after legendary Chicago Bears linebacker Dick Butkus and presented by the Butkus Foundation, is given to the nation’s top linebacker each season. Last year, for example, the award was given to Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez. Semifinalists will be announced on Wednesday, October 28 while finalists will be revealed on Friday, November 20. Finally…

Lampron, Lefau Named To Butkus Award Watch List

Colorado linebackers Gideon Lampron and Liona Lefau have been named to the preseason watch list for the 2026 Butkus Award, the Butkus Foundation announced Thursday.

Daniel Wingate Named to 2026 Butkus Award Watch List

Maryland senior linebacker Daniel Wingate has been named to the 2026 Butkus Award Watch List, announced by the Butkus Foundation on Thursday. The award recognizes the top linebacker in college football.

Braylan Lovelace Named to Butkus Award Watch List

The Pitt Panther football program has done a tremendous job developing linebackers and sending them to the NFL. SirVocea Dennis got things started when he was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 5th round of the NFL Draft. This past April, Kyle Louis kept things going when he was the 4th round pick of the Miami Dolphins. Despite being drawn by the money and transferring to Texas this offseason, Rasheem Biles was developed and earned his …