LSU's Will Weeks and Princewill Umanmielen named to Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 10:07 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Football Writers Association of America has announced its 2026 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Preseason Watch List, which includes 68 defensive players from 47 schools. LSU's Will Weeks and Princewill Umanmielen are among the notable names featured on the list. Weeks was also a contender in 2025. The FWAA will reveal the finalists for the trophy on November 19th. Players may be added or removed from the list throughout the season, with weekly honors named for standout defensive performances.
- •Bronko Nagurski Trophy awarded to best defensive player in college football.
- •Finalists will be announced on November 19th this year.
- •Weekly honors for standout defensive players to be awarded throughout the season.
- •Will Weeks has prior experience on the watch list from 2025.
- 10:07 PMYahoo Sports — LSU’s Will Weeks and Princewill Umanmielen on FWAA 2026 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Preseason Watch List
"The finalists for the 2026 trophy will be announced on November 19th
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