Dalton Brooks makes Preseason Bednarik Award Watch List for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 9:15 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Texas A&M safety Dalton Brooks was named to the Preseason Bednarik Award Watch List for the upcoming 2026 college football season. Brooks is recognized for his impressive performance last season, where he recorded 62 tackles, 4 sacks, and an interception. As a key player on a strong Aggies secondary, Brooks aims to build on his career-high stats and enhance his draft prospects for the 2027 NFL Draft. His senior season will be closely monitored as he seeks to improve his consistency on run defense while showcasing his coverage skills.
- •Dalton Brooks was named to the Bednarik Award Preseason Watch List.
- •He recorded 62 tackles, 4 sacks, and an interception last season.
- •Brooks aims to improve his run defense consistency in his senior year.
- •He is part of a strong secondary at Texas A&M with high NFL expectations.
- •The 2026 season will be crucial for his prospects heading into the NFL Draft.
- 9:15 AMYahoo Sports — Texas A&M senior DB named to the Preseason Bednarik Award Watch List
"Texas A&M safety Dalton Brooks was unsurprisingly named to the Bednarik Award Watch List ahead of the 2026 season.
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