Tryon Named To Butkus Watch List
July 20, 2020 | Football
Washington outside linebacker Joe Tryon was named to the 36th annual Butkus Award preseason watch list, which honors the nation's best linebackers.
Tryon, a junior from Renton, Wash., was named to the All-Pac-12 second team after last season, when he started 12 of 13 games for the Huskies. He finished the 2019 season as the UW leader in tackles for loss (12.5) and sacks (8.0). Earlier this summer, Tryon was named to The Phil Steele preseason All-America first team and the Sporting News' preseason All-America second team.
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.
Semi-finalists are expected to be named November 2, finalists November 23, and winners on or before December 8. Appearing on the watch list is not a requirement to win the award.
Tryon, a junior from Renton, Wash., was named to the All-Pac-12 second team after last season, when he started 12 of 13 games for the Huskies. He finished the 2019 season as the UW leader in tackles for loss (12.5) and sacks (8.0). Earlier this summer, Tryon was named to The Phil Steele preseason All-America first team and the Sporting News' preseason All-America second team.
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.
Semi-finalists are expected to be named November 2, finalists November 23, and winners on or before December 8. Appearing on the watch list is not a requirement to win the award.
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