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Kip Lewis on watch list to be best defensive player in college football

Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Kip Lewis on Tuesday was included on the preseason watch list for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, which is given to the most outstanding defensive player by the Charlotte Touchdown Club.

Lewis was the first OU defender to appear on one of the preseason watch lists that are being announced daily at this point in the preseason. On Monday, OU's new backfield duo of quarterback John Mateer and running back Jaydn Ott were on the Maxwell Award watch list.

Kip Lewis on Bronko Nagurski Trophy watch list

Lewis is most famous for his clutch pick-6 to beat Auburn last season for the Sooners' first SEC win.