by Travis Normand

One of the most interesting things about this guy, in my mind, is the fact that he is from Brisbane, Australia.  I would say that we don’t get many Aussies coming to the U.S. to play college football, but with Jesse Williams at Alabama and Brad Wing (Melbourne, Australia) at LSU, I would be incorrect.

• Candidate for first-team All-America honors
• Quarterfinalist for the Lott Trophy (nation’s top defensive player)
• Watch list for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy (nation’s top defensive player)
• Watch list for the Outland Trophy (nation’s top interior lineman/linebacker)
• An unmovable force in the middle of the Crimson Tide defensive line
• Demands double teams on most every down
• Anchors a rush defense that is second nationally, allowing just 66.3 yards per game
• Has 21 tackles on the season with three quarterback hurries and two pass breakups

Jesse Williams award campaign page with stats, info, and video.