Trio Named To Nagurski Watch List
07/24/18 | Football
DALLAS – Oregon junior linebacker Troy Dye, senior defensive end Jalen Jelks and sophomore defensive tackle Jordon Scott all were named to the Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List on Tuesday morning.
Oregon is one of eight programs with three or more players on the watch list, including one of three Pac-12 teams. Dye, Jelks and Scott were a major part of the Oregon defense going from No. 126 nationally in total defense in 2016 to No. 46 in 2017.
A preseason All-America choice by Athlon Sports (first team) and Phil Steele (second team) this offseason, Dye has led Oregon in tackles each of the past two seasons. In fact, Dye is one of five Power 5 players to lead his team in tackles in 2016 and 2017. In addition to the Nagurski Trophy, Dye has been named to watch lists for the Chuck Bednarik Award, the Lott IMPACT Trophy and the Dick Butkus Award.
Dye finished fourth in the Pac-12 in tackles in 2017 with 107, leading Oregon in stops eight times. The Norco, Calif., product finished his sophomore season as one of three FBS players with at least 100 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, four sacks, one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
Jelks' breakout junior season featured team-highs of 15.0 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks, figures that ranked third and tied for 10th in the Pac-12, respectively. Highlighted by a three-sack performance at Arizona State, Jelks accumulated 14.0 of his tackles for loss and all 6.5 sacks in Pac-12 action. He finished third on the team and second among conference defensive lineman with 59 tackles. In addition to the Nagurski Trophy, Jelks has been named to the watch list for the Chuck Bednarik Award.
Scott earned freshman All-America honors in 2017 after finishing with 34 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks. He started 11 of Oregon's 13 games and had three or more tackles in eight games, including the last five. Pro Football Focus ranked him as the sixth-best Pac-12 defensive lineman against the run in 2017.
DYE PRESEASON HONORS
» Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List
» Dick Butkus Award Watch List
» Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List
» Lott IMPACT Award Watch List
» Athlon Sports All-America first team
» Phil Steele All-America second team
» Athlon Sports All-Pac-12 first team
» Lindy's Sports All-Pac-12 first team
» Phil Steele All-Pac-12 first team
» Street & Smith's All-Pac-12 team
» Lindy's Sports No. 7 Inside Linebacker for 2018
» No. 39 on Sports Illustrated Top 100 Players of 2018
JELKS PRESEASON HONORS
» Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List
» Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List
» Athlon Sports All-Pac-12 first team
» Lindy's All-Pac-12 first team
» Phil Steele All-Pac-12 first team
» Street & Smith's All-Pac-12 team
» No. 89 on Sports Illustrated Top 100 Players of 2018
SCOTT PRESEASON HONORS
» Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List
» Outland Trophy Watch List
» Phil Steele All-Pac-12 first team
» Athlon Sports All-Pac-12 second team
» Athlon Sports Top 30 Breakout Player
Oregon is one of eight programs with three or more players on the watch list, including one of three Pac-12 teams. Dye, Jelks and Scott were a major part of the Oregon defense going from No. 126 nationally in total defense in 2016 to No. 46 in 2017.
A preseason All-America choice by Athlon Sports (first team) and Phil Steele (second team) this offseason, Dye has led Oregon in tackles each of the past two seasons. In fact, Dye is one of five Power 5 players to lead his team in tackles in 2016 and 2017. In addition to the Nagurski Trophy, Dye has been named to watch lists for the Chuck Bednarik Award, the Lott IMPACT Trophy and the Dick Butkus Award.
Dye finished fourth in the Pac-12 in tackles in 2017 with 107, leading Oregon in stops eight times. The Norco, Calif., product finished his sophomore season as one of three FBS players with at least 100 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, four sacks, one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
Jelks' breakout junior season featured team-highs of 15.0 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks, figures that ranked third and tied for 10th in the Pac-12, respectively. Highlighted by a three-sack performance at Arizona State, Jelks accumulated 14.0 of his tackles for loss and all 6.5 sacks in Pac-12 action. He finished third on the team and second among conference defensive lineman with 59 tackles. In addition to the Nagurski Trophy, Jelks has been named to the watch list for the Chuck Bednarik Award.
Scott earned freshman All-America honors in 2017 after finishing with 34 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks. He started 11 of Oregon's 13 games and had three or more tackles in eight games, including the last five. Pro Football Focus ranked him as the sixth-best Pac-12 defensive lineman against the run in 2017.
DYE PRESEASON HONORS
» Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List
» Dick Butkus Award Watch List
» Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List
» Lott IMPACT Award Watch List
» Athlon Sports All-America first team
» Phil Steele All-America second team
» Athlon Sports All-Pac-12 first team
» Lindy's Sports All-Pac-12 first team
» Phil Steele All-Pac-12 first team
» Street & Smith's All-Pac-12 team
» Lindy's Sports No. 7 Inside Linebacker for 2018
» No. 39 on Sports Illustrated Top 100 Players of 2018
JELKS PRESEASON HONORS
» Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List
» Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List
» Athlon Sports All-Pac-12 first team
» Lindy's All-Pac-12 first team
» Phil Steele All-Pac-12 first team
» Street & Smith's All-Pac-12 team
» No. 89 on Sports Illustrated Top 100 Players of 2018
SCOTT PRESEASON HONORS
» Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List
» Outland Trophy Watch List
» Phil Steele All-Pac-12 first team
» Athlon Sports All-Pac-12 second team
» Athlon Sports Top 30 Breakout Player
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