Stop me if you’ve read this all before.
Oregon State linebacker Hamilcar Rashed Jr. was named to yet another 2020 preseason watch list, as the star talent was included on the Butkus Award’s list of collegians who hope to claim the prize after the season. The Butkus Award has been handed out each season since 1985, to college football’s top linebacker.
Past notable winners of the award include Brian Bosworth (1985, 1986 - Oklahoma), LaVar Arrington (1999 - Penn State), Paul Posluszny (2005 - Penn State), Patrick Willis (2006 - Ole Miss), James Laurinaitis (2007 - Ohio State), Von Miller (2010 - Texas A&M), Luke Kuechly (2011 - Boston College) and Manti Te-o (2012 - Notre Dame).