Georgia junior inside linebacker Roquan Smith has been named a finalist for the prestigious Bronko Nagurski Award.
The annual honor is given to the best defensive player in the country by the Football Writers Association of America and the Charlotte Touchdown Club. This season, Smith has totaled a team-best 82 tackles and has also recorded 2.5 sacks.
Joining Smith as finalists are North Carolina State defensive end Bradley Chubb, Alabama safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, Iowa middle linebacker Josey Jewell and Houston defensive tackle Ed Oliver.
Only one Georgia player has won the Nagurski Award in program history.