Minnesota defensive lineman Anthony Smith has been named to the Chuck Bednarik Award preseason watch list, putting him among the players being tracked for college football’s top defensive-player honor.
Smith produced 17.5 tackles for loss and a Big Ten-leading 12.5 sacks in 2025. Those numbers also moved him within range of Minnesota’s career records for tackles for loss and sacks as the 2026 season approaches.
Source: Minnesota Athletics






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