Both Lorenzo Carter and Davin Bellamy were named to the 2017 Butkus Award watch list announced this morning, The Butkus Award honors the nations top linebacker.
 
 

Mirroring the legendary “51” pro jersey of the award’s namesake Dick Butkus whom NFL Films considers the best defensive player in football history, each watch list features 51 players identified by a 51-person selection panel of deeply experienced coaches, talent evaluators and journalists. Appearance on the watch list is not required to become a winner. -The Butkus Award News and Events