The preseason watch lists continue to be released and Alabama continues to be represented.
It was announced earlier today that redshirt senior Christopher Allen, sophomore Will Anderson, and junior Christian Harris have been named to the Butkus Award Preseason Watch List. The Butkus Award is given to the best linebacker in the country. Allen and Anderson make up what could be the best outside linebacker duo in the country. Harris looks to add to what is a legendary inside linebacker legacy at Alabama.
Christopher Allen, Will Anderson Jr. and Christian Harris have been named to the Butkus Award Preseason Watch List. https://t.co/DpJZgpRsAP#BamaFactor #RollTide pic.twitter.com/WtRrSHWsSd
— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) July 26, 2021
It was also announced that junior Jordan Battle and senior Josh Jobe were named to the Thorpe Award Preseason Watch List. The Thorpe Award is given to the nation’s best defensive back. Battle looks to be a leader in the back end of the Alabama defense this season. Jobe will have the responsibility of being a lockdown corner that has been a staple of the Nick Saban defense.
Jordan Battle and Josh Jobe have been named to the Thorpe Award Preseason Watch List. https://t.co/DpJZgpRsAP#BamaFactor #RollTide pic.twitter.com/vCNINakQJB
— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) July 26, 2021
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