Four Mountain West athletes were named to the Butkus Award watch list today, given annually to the best linebacker in the nation.
Fresno State’s Jeff Camilli, a senior, figures to assume a lot of responsibility in the middle of the Bulldogs defenses following the departure of Kyrie Wilson. In 2015, Camilli recorded 76 tackles and hauled in two interceptions, and he’ll play a key role in Lorenzo Ward’s aggressive unit this fall.
Kevin Davis had a breakout campaign for Colorado State in 2015, finishing third among Mountain West linebackers with 101 total tackles and fourth with 14 tackles for loss.