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Johnson Named to 2022 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watchlist

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – University of Memphis defensive back Quindell Johnson was named to the 2022 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watchlist on Tuesday, the Football Writers Association of American (FWAA) announced.

Johnson, who was also named to the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Preseason Watchlist on Monday, is one of 85 defensive standouts up for the Nagurski Trophy, which honors the National Defensive Player of the Year.

A preseason First-Team All-AAC choice by Phil Steele this year, Johnson was named second-team All-AAC for the second-straight season in 2021 after ranking second in the conference in total tackles (104) and solo tackles (66).