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USA Today
12-08-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Auburn EDGE Keldric Faulk included in Bednarik watch list
One of Auburn football's top defensive players has earned a spot on a prestigious award watchlist ahead of the 2025 season. Auburn EDGE rusher Keldric Faulk was one of 90 players named to the 2025 Bednarik Award Watch List this week, and one of 23 players from the SEC to earn preseason recognition. The Bednarik Award is given annually to the best defensive player in college football, with former Colorado iron man Travis Hunter winning the award last season. Faulk has appeared in every game of his two-year Auburn career, but made a name for himself last season. The junior from Highland Home logged 45 tackles with seven sacks and a fumble recovery last season, and has recorded 80 total tackles in his career. Faulk is Auburn's top returning defender according to Pro Football Focus data after building an 83.8 overall defensive grade, trailing only fellow pass rusher Jalen McLeod for the top spot. He created a team-leading 45 tackles and 32 quarterback hurries last season, and missed just four tackles in 591 total snaps. Faulk is also considered one of the top draft prospects ahead of next year's NFL draft. According to NFL draft buzz, Faulk is the No. 2 EDGE prospect and the No. 7 overall prospect. Due to his high ratings, he is expected to be a top-10 pick in next year's draft. The Bednarik Award will announce its semifinalists on Nov. 11, and the winner will be crowned on Dec. 11 as part of the Home Depot College Football Awards Show. Contact/Follow us @TheAuburnWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow Taylor on Twitter @TaylorJones__
Yahoo
11-08-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Notre Dame CB Leonard Moore, LB Drayk Bowen named to 2025 Bednarik Award Watch List
It's been a notable offseason for Notre Dame football when it comes to preseason accolades, and that continued when two more players were named to a notable watch list. Cornerback Leonard Moore and linebacker Drayk Bowen have been named to the 2025 Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List. The award honors the most outstanding defensive player in college football. The only former Fighting Irish player to win this award was linebacker Manti Te'o in 2012. Moore had a standout 2024 season, becoming the FWAA freshman defensive player of the year after replacing an injured Christian Gray and eventually an injured Ben Morrison in the starting lineup. In 10 starts, he recorded 48 tackles, 11 pass breakups and two forced fumbles. Meanwhile, Bowen started all 16 games last season and finished third on the team with 78 tackles, and he also led the team with three forced fumbles. He's a team leader as well as the most experienced linebacker on the roster. Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes and opinions. Follow Dave on X: Miller_Dave This article originally appeared on Fighting Irish Wire: Notre Dame's Moore, Bowen earn 2025 Bednarik Award Watch List honors
USA Today
11-08-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Notre Dame CB Leonard Moore, LB Drayk Bowen named to 2025 Bednarik Award Watch List
1️⃣5️⃣3️⃣4️⃣Difference makers on defense 🔥☘️Leonard Moore and Drayk Bowen have been named to the Bednarik Award Watch List #GoIrish☘️ It's been a notable offseason for Notre Dame football when it comes to preseason accolades, and that continued when two more players were named to a notable watch list. Cornerback Leonard Moore and linebacker Drayk Bowen have been named to the 2025 Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List. The award honors the most outstanding defensive player in college football. The only former Fighting Irish player to win this award was linebacker Manti Te'o in 2012. Moore had a standout 2024 season, becoming the FWAA freshman defensive player of the year after replacing an injured Christian Gray and eventually an injured Ben Morrison in the starting lineup. In 10 starts, he recorded 48 tackles, 11 pass breakups and two forced fumbles. Meanwhile, Bowen started all 16 games last season and finished third on the team with 78 tackles, and he also led the team with three forced fumbles. He's a team leader as well as the most experienced linebacker on the roster. Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes and opinions. Follow Dave on X: Miller_Dave
