The second-ever Butkus Award, honoring a professional linebacker was presented to Patrick Willis of the San Francisco 49ers Tuesday. The Award was presented by Pro Football Hall of Fame legend and the Award's namesake Dick Butkus, and his son Matt.Willis is the first player to win the Butkus Award in two categories, having won the 2006 Collegiate Butkus Award while playing at Ole Miss. The 6-foot-1, 240-pound, third-year linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers, received 12 first place votes and a total of 50 points. Willis finished the 2009 NFL season with 154 tackles, including 114 for loss and four sacks, three forced fumbles and three interceptions.
Willis edged the 2008 professional Butkus Award winner, DeMarcus Ware of the Dallas Cowboys, who finished with 39 points.
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