Aggies' Fackrell makes consecutive Nagurski Trophy watch lists


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LOGAN — Utah State linebacker Kyler Fackrell was named to the Bronco Nagurski Trophy watch list for the second-straight season, according to a release Friday by Football Writers Association of America.

Fackrell is one of 88 players on the watch list for the trophy, which has been awarded annually to the nation's top defensive player since 1995. BYU defensive end Bronson Kaufusi and defensive lineman Travis Tuiloma, as well as Utah linebacker Jared Norris, were also among the list of nominees.

Fackrell played in just one game last season before suffering a season-ending knee injury in the season opener at Tennessee. The senior from Mesa, Arizona, totaled 82 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, five sacks and two forced fumbles as a sophomore in 2013.

Arizona linebacker Scooby Wright is among the favorites nationally to win the Nagurski Trophy. Wright could become the first two-time winner of the award since Northwestern's Pat Fitzgerald accomplished the feat in 1995-96.

The FWAA and Charlotte Touchdown Club will announce the five finalists for the Nagurski Trophy on Nov. 19. Additional candidates can be added via the Bronco Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week award throughout the season.

A winner will be announced at a banquet ceremony Dec. 7 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Utah State opens the season Sept. 3 at home against Southern Utah.

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