Before transferring to LSU in August, Jabril Cox spent the previous three seasons at FCS North Dakota State. All Cox did was win freshman of the year, become a two-time All-American and win three national championships during his time in Fargo.
With one season of eligibility left, Cox wanted to play at the highest level while also competing for a national championship.
Unfortunately for Cox and LSU, things haven’t quite worked out. The Tigers sit at 3-4 on the season with dates against No. 1 Alabama and No. 6 Florida in the next two weeks.
While it’s been a tough year for LSU, Cox has certainly done his part.
The 6-foot-4 senior has 36 tackles, including 4.5 for loss, two interceptions, one sack, one touchdown and two pass breakups on the season.
This week, Cox was named one of 16 semifinalists for the Butkus Award — given annually to college football’s top linebacker.
Jabril Cox has been named among 16 semifinalists for the Butkus Award for nation’s top linebacker. Finalists will be named Dec. 7, winner by Dec. 22. #LSU
— Brooks Kubena (@BKubena) November 30, 2020
The winner of the Butkus Award will be announced on Dec. 22.
Devin White is the only LSU player ever to win the Butkus Award. White won the award in 2018 and became the No. 5 overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft.