Wisconsin LB Maema Njongmeta named to another watch list

Wisconsin LB Maema Njongmeta named to another watch list

Wisconsin linebacker Maema Njongmeta has been receiving a number of well-deserved preseason honors. The latest was the Rotary Lombardi Award, an award that was made to honor the values and spirit of legendary NFL coach Vince Lombardi.

The Lombardi award goes to a lineman, either on the offensive or defensive side of the ball.

No Wisconsin player has ever taken home the Lombardi award. Njongmeta was also named to the Butkus Award watch list earlier this offseason. Last season, he was a third-team All-Big Ten performer and Academic All-Big Ten selection.

He made 11 starts at linebacker in 2022, while playing in 13 games. The rising senior led Wisconsin in tackles with 95.