One of the leaders of Kentucky’s defense is getting some much-deserved recognition. Super senior DeAndre Square is one of 15 semifinalists for the Butkus Award, given to the nation’s top linebacker since 1985. The award is named for legendary Dick Butkus and recognizes linebackers who consistently play off the ball on their feet in a two-point stance in traditional form.
In his fifth and final season at Kentucky, Square has played in 57 career games with 43 straight starting assignments. Prior to the season, he was voted a team captain for the third consecutive season, joining Joshua Paschal as the only other three-time captain in school history.