Myles Graham named to Bednarik Award watch list for Florida football
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Florida football linebacker Myles Graham was named to the Chuck Bednarik Award preseason watch list on August 21. The award honors the best defensive player in college football. Graham led the Gators in 2025 with 76 tackles and was a key contributor on defense. He has also been recognized on the Butkus Award and Allstate Wuerffel trophy watch lists. Additionally, Florida's LJ McCray earned a spot on the Comeback Player of the Year watch list, while running back Jadan Baugh was named to the Doak Walker Award watch list earlier this month.
- •Myles Graham started every game for Florida in 2025.
- •Graham's honors include the Butkus Award watch list.
- •LJ McCray named to Comeback Player of the Year watch list.
- •Jadan Baugh recognized on Doak Walker Award watch list.
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Florida football awards tracker, LB Myles Graham named to Bednarik list
"Florida football LB Myles Graham has been named to the Bednarik Award watch list, given to the best defensive player in college football.
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