Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Mason Posa makes Bednarik Award watchlist
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 2:01 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Mason Posa has been named to the Bednarik Award preseason watchlist for college football's defensive player of the year. After a promising freshman season with 58 tackles, four sacks, and two forced fumbles, Posa is set to be a full-time starter in 2026. This follows his previous selection to the Butkus Award watchlist, which honors the top linebacker. 19 players from the Big Ten Conference are included on the Bednarik watchlist this year, with a total of 91 players recognized nationwide.
- •Mason Posa is on the Bednarik Award watchlist for 2026.
- •He made the Butkus Award watchlist earlier this month.
- •Posa had 58 tackles and four sacks last season.
- •Wisconsin Badgers are improving their defense this offseason.
- •19 Big Ten players were recognized on the Bednarik watchlist.
- 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — Badgers star named to watchlist for Defensive Player of the Year
"Wisconsin’s top defender earned some more preseason national recognition over the weekend.
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