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Josh Allen wins Jack Lambert Award

Another week, another major honor for Kentucky Wildcats linebacker Josh Allen.

On Monday, Allen won the 2018 Jack Lambert Award, signifying the top linebacker in college football, by the Touchdown Club of Columbus, Ohio.

Allen is the first Wildcat to receive the honor, which has been given since 1991 and includes current NFL stars Khalil Mack, Luke Kuechly and Von Miller.

Allen will be presented with the award – named for Jack Lambert, Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Famer – on February 9, 2019 at the annual Touchdown Club of Columbus awards banquet.