North Carolina State University Athletics
Chubb Named Finalist for Bronko Nagurski Award as Top Defensive Player
11/15/2017 11:00:00 AM | Football
RALEIGH, N.C. - NC State defensive end Bradley Chubb has been named one of five finalists for the 2017 Bronko Nagurski Trophy – presented annually to the nation's top defensive player by the Football Writers Association of America and the Charlotte Touchdown Club.
Chubb joins Alabama safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, Iowa middle linebacker Josey Jewell, Houston defensive tackle Ed Oliver and Georgia outside linebacker Roquan Smith.
Chubb, the FBS leaders in tackles for loss, broke the NC State career records for tackles for loss and sacks in last week's win at Boston College and now boasts 57.5 TFL and 26 sacks for his career. Those numbers rank sixth (TFL) and t18th (sacks) in ACC history. He leads the ACC and ranks fifth in the FBS in sacks this season.
A three-time ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week in 2017 (vs. Florida State, Syracuse and Boston College) has played 87% of the defensive snaps vs. ACC competition this year (384 of 443). He was named a midseason All-American by AP, ESPN, CBS, Fox Sports, Sports Illustrated, Sporting News, USA Today and The Athletic. Mark Schlabaugh of ESPN named him the Midseason national defensive player of the year and he was a unanimous choice of SI and CBS.
The Bronko Nagurski Trophy recipient will be chosen from these five finalists by the FWAA All-America Committee, after voting input from the association's entire membership. The Bronko Nagurski Trophy Banquet, presented by ACN, will be held on Mon., Dec. 4, at the Charlotte Convention Center. In addition to the 2017 Bronko Nagurski Trophy winner's announcement, the banquet will also celebrate the recipient of the Bronko Nagurski Legends Award, sponsored by the CTC and Florida East Coast Railway.
The FWAA has chosen a National Defensive Player of the Year since 1993. In 1995, the FWAA joined with the CTC and named the award in honor of the legendary two-way player from the University of Minnesota. Nagurski dominated college football then became a star for professional football's Chicago Bears in the 1930s. Bronislaw "Bronko" Nagurski is a charter member of both the College Football and Pro Football Halls of Fame.
The Bronko Nagurski Trophy is a member of the National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA), which encompasses college football's most prestigious awards. Founded in 1997, the NCFAA and its 24 awards now boast over 800 recipients, dating to 1935. Visit ncfaa.org to learn more.
Chubb joins Alabama safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, Iowa middle linebacker Josey Jewell, Houston defensive tackle Ed Oliver and Georgia outside linebacker Roquan Smith.
Chubb, the FBS leaders in tackles for loss, broke the NC State career records for tackles for loss and sacks in last week's win at Boston College and now boasts 57.5 TFL and 26 sacks for his career. Those numbers rank sixth (TFL) and t18th (sacks) in ACC history. He leads the ACC and ranks fifth in the FBS in sacks this season.
A three-time ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week in 2017 (vs. Florida State, Syracuse and Boston College) has played 87% of the defensive snaps vs. ACC competition this year (384 of 443). He was named a midseason All-American by AP, ESPN, CBS, Fox Sports, Sports Illustrated, Sporting News, USA Today and The Athletic. Mark Schlabaugh of ESPN named him the Midseason national defensive player of the year and he was a unanimous choice of SI and CBS.
The Bronko Nagurski Trophy recipient will be chosen from these five finalists by the FWAA All-America Committee, after voting input from the association's entire membership. The Bronko Nagurski Trophy Banquet, presented by ACN, will be held on Mon., Dec. 4, at the Charlotte Convention Center. In addition to the 2017 Bronko Nagurski Trophy winner's announcement, the banquet will also celebrate the recipient of the Bronko Nagurski Legends Award, sponsored by the CTC and Florida East Coast Railway.
The FWAA has chosen a National Defensive Player of the Year since 1993. In 1995, the FWAA joined with the CTC and named the award in honor of the legendary two-way player from the University of Minnesota. Nagurski dominated college football then became a star for professional football's Chicago Bears in the 1930s. Bronislaw "Bronko" Nagurski is a charter member of both the College Football and Pro Football Halls of Fame.
The Bronko Nagurski Trophy is a member of the National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA), which encompasses college football's most prestigious awards. Founded in 1997, the NCFAA and its 24 awards now boast over 800 recipients, dating to 1935. Visit ncfaa.org to learn more.
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