Oklahoma junior Caleb Kelly and Oklahoma State senior Justin Phillips were named to the preseason watch list for the Butkus Award honoring the top linebacker in college football.
Phillips earned the Leslie O'Neal Award as Oklahoma State's top defensive player a year ago when he finished with 64 tackles — 42 solo. He returned interceptions for a touchdown in back-to-back games against South Alabama and Pitt and forced three fumbles during the season.