Bear Alexander named to Bednarik Award preseason watch list
USC defensive lineman Bear Alexander was named to the 2024 Bednarik Award preseason watch list on Monday. The award, given annually since 1995, goes to the defensive player of the year chosen by the Maxwell Football Club. Alexander was the only Trojans among the 90 players named to the watch list.
This is the third major preseason watch list for Alexander, who also landed on the 2024 Bronko Nagurski Trophy and Outland Trophy Watch Lists.
Alexander made an immediate impact for the Trojans last fall after transferring in from Georgia. The 6-foot-3, 315-pound defensive tackle recorded 48 tackles, including 6.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks. He tied for the team lead with four quarterback hurries and had two pass deflections.
He’ll be looked at to lead the USC defensive line and be a key contributor to what is expected to be a revamped defense under new coordinator D’Anton Lynn.
USC has one Bednarik Award winner in its history. Linebacker Rey Maualuga won it following a standout 2008 season as part of a dominant USC defense.
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