TULSA, Okla. –– The National Defensive Player of the Year Zaven Collins is one of four finalists for College Football's Lombardi Award, which is given to the FBS player who best exemplifies the discipline of Vince Lombardi and outstanding performance and ability.
The Lombardi Award is presented to the top FBS player, regardless of position, based on the Lombardi Award's criteria of "performance and leadership honed by character and resiliency." The award was formerly given to the best college football defensive lineman or linebacker up until 2017.
Collins is joined on the list by Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence, Coastal Carolina defensive end Tarron Jackson and Alabama receiver Devonta Smith.