There’s been no doubt among Clemson football nation that Isaiah Simmons was the best linebacker in the country.
All of those thoughts were echoed Wednesday night when Simmons was named the 2019 Butkus Award winner.
The Butkus Award, given to the best linebacker in College Football, had five finalists including Simmons, Evan Weaver (Cal), Zach Baun (Wisconsin), Jordyn Brooks (Texas Tech) and Micah Parsons (Penn State).
To this point in the 2019 Clemson football season, Simmons has recorded 93 total tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, seven sacks and two interceptions.
Simmons was absolutely deserving of the award because of his versatility, athleticism and physicality.