University of Houston defensive tackle Ed Oliver has been named to the Maxwell and Bednariks awards preseason watch list.
The announcement follows a stellar rookie season that saw Oliver start all 13 games as a true freshman. He recorded 66 tackles, 23 tackles for a loss and five sacks in his All-American season with the Cougars.
The Maxwell trophy is awarded every year to the best player in college football. The Bednariks award is given to the nation’s best defensive player. Oliver is among only six players to make the prestigious preseason list.
Oliver is making the rounds in sports writers’ top ten lists as one of the best players in football.