Tennessee defensive tackle Malik Jackson was named to his third preseason watch list Tuesday, garnering recognition from the people behind the Lombardi Award. The Lombardi Award is given annually to the nation's top lineman from either side of the ball. Auburn's Nick Fairley won the award last year. Last week, Jackson was named to the watch lists for the Bronko Nagurski and Outland trophies, which are given annually to the nation's top defensive player and top interior lineman, respectively. Jackson, a senior who will be one of three Vols at SEC Media Days next week, led UT with 11 tackles for loss and five sacks in 2010. His 48 tackles were good for sixth-best on the team. Most of Jackson's production came during the second half of the season, when he, despite being undersized, transitioned from defensive end to tackle.
The only Vol to receive more preseason recognition than Jackson is defensive back Prentiss Waggner, who has been named to four watch lists.
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