Gideon Lampron recognized on two national award watch lists
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 9:20 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Colorado linebacker Gideon Lampron has been named to the Chuck Bednarik Award watch list, recognizing excellence in college football defense. This honor follows his earlier inclusion on the Butkus Award watch list for outstanding linebackers. Lampron, a transfer from Bowling Green, excelled last season with 119 tackles and 17.5 tackles for loss. The Bednarik Award, honoring the top defensive player, includes 91 players this year. Semifinalists will be announced on November 10, and the award winner will be revealed on December 10.
- •Lampron adds to his accolades with the Bednarik Award watch list.
- •He previously made the Butkus Award watch list for top linebackers.
- •Last season, he recorded 119 tackles and 2.5 sacks.
- •Semifinalists for the Bednarik Award will be announced November 10.
- •Colorado is overhauling its defense with transfers, Lampron being a key addition.
- 9:20 PMYahoo Sports — Colorado LB Gideon Lampron adds another national award watch list
"Colorado transfer linebacker Gideon Lampron added another preseason honor Friday, earning a spot on the Chuck Bednarik Award watch list.
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