Tennessee senior defensive lineman Malik Jackson and junior defensive back Prentiss Waggner were both named to national watch lists Friday. Jackson was selected to both the Bronko Nagurski and Outland Trophy Watch Lists, while Waggner earned a spot on the Nagurski list.
The Nagurski Trophy, presented by the Football Writers Association of America and the Charlotte Touchdown Club, honors the defensive player of the year. The Outland Trophy, selected by the FWAA, acknowledges the best interior lineman in college football.
With Jackson and Waggner on the Nagurski watch list, UT is one of just six programs in the country with a member of both the defensive line and secondary recognized. Both players, who earned Associated Press All-SEC Second Team honors in 2010, were among 19 SEC players and 87 overall student-athletes selected.
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