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Texas Tech football lands three on Nagurski Trophy watch list - EverythingLubbock.com
Texas Tech just put three Red Raiders on the national Bronko Nagurski Trophy watch list, an award a Tech player won last year. The Nagurski Trophy goes to the country's top defensive college football player.
The Nagurski Trophy goes to the country's top defensive college football player. Jacob Rodriguez took home the award last season, marking a program first and giving Lubbock bragging rights. Tackle A.J. Holmes Jr., who has already earned other preseason accolades, leads the trio named to this year's watch list. This national recognition for our players gets the whole city talking, from the tailgates on Marsha Sharp Freeway to the coffee shops around Tech Terrace. It brings more eyes to what Joey McGuire is building on University Avenue. The team also previously saw Cam Dickey land on the Maxwell Award list for offensive players.
For fans packing Jones AT&T Stadium, these nominations crank up expectations for the fall season. Having multiple players considered for such a prestigious defensive honor suggests a formidable unit on the field. It highlights the growing talent coming through the program, making our Saturdays in Lubbock even more anticipated. This also boosts the program's profile nationally, which helps with recruiting future Red Raiders. Only 27 schools across the nation had three or more players on this list, putting Tech in elite company.