BLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech senior defensive back Chuck Clark has been named to the preseason watch list for the Bednarik Award, the award’s selection committee has announced. The Bednarik Award has been presented annually to college football’s defensive player of the year since 1995.
Clark tallied eight passes defended, three tackles for loss, one sack and one interception in 13 starts for the Hokies last season. The Suffolk, Virginia native led Tech and tied for ninth in the ACC with 107 total tackles. His tackles total ranked fifth among ACC defensive backs and also set a new career high.