Three Alabama players named to Bednarik Award preseason watch list
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 9:01 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Three players from the Alabama Crimson Tide, including Bray Hubbard, Zabien Brown, and Yhonzae Pierre, are on the preseason watch list for the Bednarik Award, which honors college football's top defensive player. Hubbard led the team in tackles last season, while Brown's interceptions returned for touchdowns set him apart. Pierre was Alabama's leader in sacks and tackles for loss. The award has previously been won by other Alabama players, including Will Anderson Jr. in 2022.
- •Bray Hubbard returns as Alabama's top tackler with 79 last season.
- •Zabien Brown led college football with two interception returns for touchdowns.
- •Yhonzae Pierre was the team's leader in sacks and tackles for loss.
- •Alabama has had three past winners of the Bednarik Award.
- 9:01 PMYahoo Sports — Three Alabama players named to Bednarik Award preseason watch list
"A trio of Alabama players have been named to the preseason watch list for the Bednarik Award, presented to college football's top defensive player.
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