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Brennan Jackson Named to Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List

DALLAS (August 1, 2023) – Washington State Edge Brennan Jackson was named to the 2023 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List, the Football Writers Association of America and Charlotte Touchdown Club announced Tuesday.

Jackson is one of 96 defensive standouts up for the award given to the nation's defensive player of the year. Fellow Edge Ron Stone Jr. was named to the watch list prior to the 2022 season.

Last season, Jackson earned All-Pac-12 Conference second-team honors tied for fifth in the league with 12 tackles-for-loss and six sacks, made 41 tackles, forced a fumble and led the team with 45 quarterback pressures.