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Junior linebacker Peyton Seelmann, now at the University of North Carolina, has been selected for the 2026 Butkus Award Watch List, highlighting his impressive collegiate career and setting the stage for a potential national accolade.
The sophomore defender, who transferred to Ole Miss in January 2026, is recognized among the nation’s top linebackers and will help lead the Rebels against Louisville on September 6.
University of Pittsburgh linebacker Braylan Lovelace has been named to the 2026 Butkus Award Watch List, recognizing his exceptional season and legacy of defensive playmaking.
After leading the nation in tackles for loss per game and earning All‑ACC honors, Rasheem Biles is again named to the preseason watch list for the Butkus Award, joining a distinguished group of prospects vying for the nation’s top linebacker honor.