Mason Posa named to Butkus Award Watch List for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 11:02 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Mason Posa has been recognized on the 2026 Butkus Award Watch List. The award is given annually to the top college football linebacker. Posa led Wisconsin with 61 tackles in 2025, contributing four sacks, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery despite making only five starts. As he enters his sophomore season, expectations remain high for Posa following his standout freshman campaign in which he earned FWAA Freshman All-American honors.
- •Mason Posa is a linebacker for the Wisconsin Badgers.
- •He was named to the 2026 Butkus Award Watch List.
- •Posa led his team in tackles and sacks last season.
- •He earned FWAA Freshman All-American honors in 2025.
- •He is entering his sophomore season with high expectations.
- 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — Wisconsin's Mason Posa named to Butkus Award Watch List
"Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Mason Posa is already receiving plenty of recognition heading into his sophomore season.
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