DALLAS, Texas –– The University of Tulsa senior defensive standout Cooper Edmiston was named to the Bronko Nagurski Trophy preseason watch list, as announced today by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA).
Edmiston was one of 92 defensive standouts from 65 FBS schools named to the watch list for the National Defensive Player of the Year. This is the second year that Edmiston has received preseason mention on the Nagurski Trophy watch list. He is one of six American Athletic Conference players named to the list.
A 6'3", 241-pound linebacker from Gatesville, Texas, Edmiston has compiled over 100 tackles in each of the last two seasons.