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Georgia's Jordan Davis Wins 2021 Bednarik Award

Georgia defensive tackle Jordan Davis has won the Chuck Bednarik Award, which is given annually to college football's best defensive player.

Davis earned the honor at the Home Depot College Football Awards on Thursday.

Alabama sophomore linebacker Will Anderson Jr., Oregon junior defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux and Notre Dame junior safety Kyle Hamilton were also named as finalists.

Here's a look at all four finalists' resumes, starting with the winner.

Georgia DT Jordan Davis

The 6'6", 340-pound Davis anchors the No. 1 defense in the country. Georgia has only allowed 9.5 points per game thanks in part to Davis, who has 28 tackles and two sacks.