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Overshown named to Bronko Nagurski Trophy watch list

Texas super senior LB DeMarvion Overshown was selected to the watch list for the award honoring the for best defensive player in college football.

DALLAS – Texas super senior DeMarvion Overshown has been named to the Bronko Nagurski Trophy watch list, the Football Writers Association of America announced on Tuesday. The Nagurski Trophy is awarded annually to the best defensive player in college football.

Longhorn Legends Derrick Johnson and Brian Orakpo won the Nagurski Trophy in 2004 and 2008, respectively. Tuesday's announcement marked the first time in Overshown's career that he has been recognized on the trophy's preseason watch list.