TOLEDO, Ohio – A pair of Toledo defensive stalwarts were named to award watch lists today. Outside linebacker Jamal Hines was named to the Bronko Nagurski Award watch list and defensive tackle Desjuan Johnson was named to the Outland Trophy Award watch list.
The Bronko Nagurski Award is presented annually to the nation's top defensive player, while the Outland Trophy is awarded annually to the best interior lineman in college football.
A three-time All-MAC honoree and a 2021 first-team selection, Hines tallied 88 tackles last season while ranking second in the MAC in sacks (10.