Texas linebacker Rasheem Biles named to Butkus Award watch list
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 1:31 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Texas Longhorns linebacker Rasheem Biles, a transfer from Pitt, has been named to the 2026 Butkus Award watch list. This marks the second consecutive year Biles has received this honor, recognizing the top linebackers in the nation. Biles, who has yet to play a snap for Texas, recorded 183 total tackles during his time with the Panthers. His performance in the ACC earned him multiple conference honors and he joins a notable list of SEC linebacks on the watch list. Semifinalists for the award will be announced on October 28, followed by finalists on November 20, and the winner in December.
- •Rasheem Biles transferred to Texas from Pitt this spring.
- •Biles features on the Butkus Award watch list for a second year.
- •He recorded 183 total tackles and 10.5 sacks at Pitt.
- •Semifinalists for the award will be revealed on October 28.
- •Texas aims for a national title with Biles on their roster.
- 1:31 PMYahoo Sports — Longhorns transfer linebacker named to Butkus Award watch list
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Linebacker duo of Weeks and Dottery named to Butkus Award Watch List
"Texas Longhorns LB Rasheem Biles could be adding to his trophy case. The Pitt Panthers transfer has been named to the Butkus Award watch list.
"Leadership and production will not be lacking at the LB position
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 1:31 PMLonghorns transfer linebacker named to Butkus Award watch list
Texas Longhorns LB Rasheem Biles could be adding to his trophy case. The Pitt Panthers transfer has been named to the Butkus Award watch list.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 1:30 PMLinebacker duo of Weeks and Dottery named to Butkus Award Watch List
Leadership and production will not be lacking at the LB position
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