Three Notre Dame players selected for Bednarik Award watch list
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 4:16 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Notre Dame football has three players named to the 2026 Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List, which recognizes top defensive talents. Junior cornerback Leonard Moore, senior defensive lineman Boubacar Traore, and senior safety Adon Shuler are leading candidates for the award. Moore, a 2025 semifinalist, recorded five interceptions last season, while Traore led the team with 6.5 sacks. Shuler, a team captain, contributed 53 tackles and two interceptions. The Irish's strong defensive lineup positions them as contenders for the award this season.
- •Moore, Traore, and Shuler named to the Bednarik Award Watch List.
- •Moore led the team with five interceptions in 2025.
- •Traore recorded 6.5 sacks and eight quarterback hurries last season.
- •Shuler had 53 tackles and two interceptions in 12 games.
- •Notre Dame has the most players on the watch list in the country.
- 4:16 PMYahoo Sports — A trio of Notre Dame Football players are on the Bednarik Award watch list
"Notre Dame is going to have an elite defense in 2026 and these three players are a big reason why.
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