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Gilbert, Giles-Harris on Bednarik Award Watch List

DURHAM, N.C. – Duke junior cornerback Mark Gilbert and redshirt junior linebacker Joe Giles-Harris were named to the preseason watch list for the Chuck Bednarik Award, an honor given annually to the top defensive player in the nation by the Maxwell Football Club. It is the first career selection for each on the Bednarik Award Watch List.

Between the two, Gilbert and Giles-Harris have combined to be placed on eight preseason All-America squads and have been unanimous preseason first team All-ACC picks by Athlon Sports, Lindy’s Sports, Phil Steele’s College Football Preview and Street & Smith’s College Football Yearbook.