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Drake's Sean Allison Named Among Buck Buchanan Award Finalists - Drake University Athletics

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Senior linebacker Sean Allison has been recognized for a stellar 2025 season as one of 30 finalists for the Buck Buchanan Award, Stats Perform announced this morning.

Allison has totaled 120 tackles, including 59 solo stops, eight tackles for loss, two sacks, a pair of interceptions, and three pass break-ups.

The Buchanan Award, celebrating its 31st season, is named after legendary collegiate defensive lineman Junious "Buck" Buchanan, who starred at Grambling State as part of his Hall of Fame career. Past Buchanan recipients include Dexter Coakley, Rashean Mathis, and Jared Allen.