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Washington State edge Brennan Jackson named to Bronko Nagurski Trophy watch list

Washington State Cougars defensive end Brennan Jackson (80) tackles California Golden Bears wide receiver J. Michael Sturdivant (7) for a loss during the second half of a college football on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. WSU won the game 28-9. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
By Greg Woods gregw@spokesman.com(509) 459-5587

From staff reports

PULLMAN – Washington State’s latest preseason honor belongs to fifth-year edge rusher Brennan Jackson, who was named Tuesday to the Bronko Nagurski Trophy watch list, presented to the nation’s top defensive player of the year.

In his final season at WSU , Jackson will look to top his 2022 season, which included All-Pac-12 second-team honors; 12 tackles for loss (tied for fifth in the conference); six sacks; 41 tackles; one forced fumble and 45 quarterback pressures, tops on the team.

The Football Writers Association of America, which uses members’ voting input to select an All-American team, will select the Nagurski trophy winner in November.

Finalists will be revealed on Nov. 15 and the winner announced on Dec. 4.