Redshirt senior defensive tackle Jaye Howard (Apopka, Fla.) and junior offensive tackle Xavier Nixon (Fayetteville, N.C.) were named to the 2011 Outland Trophy Watch List, the Football Writers Association of America announced today. Howard was also named to the 2011 Bronko Nagurski Trophy watch list, announced today by the FWAA and the Charlotte Touchdown Club.
Howard enters his senior season having played in 31 games, with 12 starts. During his Gator career, Howard has recorded 66 tackles (43 solo, 23 assisted), 15.5 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks and a fumble recovery.
Nixon has seen action in 22 games at UF, making 13 career starts. The two-year letter winner was named to the 2009 SEC All-Freshman Team by the leagues’ coaches and The Sporting News.
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