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South Carolina football: Jordan Strachan named to Butkus Award watchlist

Dec 26, 2020; Mobile, AL, USA; Georgia State Panthers linebacker Jordan Strachan (7) and Georgia State Panthers linebacker Jontrey Hunter (1) pursue Western Kentucky Hilltoppers quarterback Tyrrell Pigrome (1) during the second half at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports

South Carolina football transfer led the nation in sacks last year.

On Monday, the preseason watch list for the Butkus Award was released, and one Gamecock player that’s new to the program is looking to take home the honors with another productive season.

Transfer linebacker Jordan Strachan led the country with 10.