Ohio State linebacker Tommy Eichenberg is one of 12 semifinalists for the Butkus Award, an honor presented to the best linebacker in college football.
On Monday, the Butkus Foundation announced Eichenberg as one of 12 semifinalists for the Butkus Award, an honor presented to the best linebacker in college football. He is the lone repeat nominee from last season.Eichenberg has been one of the leaders of the Buckeyes' defense this fall. Across nine appearances in 2023, the Cleveland native has recorded a team-best 75 tackles, with the next-closest player, fellow linebacker Steele Chambers, at 54 tackles in the same number of games.
In 2022, Eichenberg was named a semifinalist for the Butkus Award but did not become a finalist, as the Butkus Foundation selected Jamon Dumas-Johnson , Daiyan Henley , Ivan Pace Jr. , Drew Sanders and the award's winner, Jack Campbell , over him. Eichenberg finished the season with 120 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, one interception, one touchdown and three pass breakups. He received an All-Big Ten and All-American honors for his efforts.
This year, Eichenberg is one of 12 semifinalists for the Butkus Award along with Jaylan Ford , Cedric Gray , Jay Higgins , Ty'Ron Hopper , Curtis Jacobs , Deontae Lawson , Marist Liufau , Jeremiah Trotter Jr. , Edefuan Ulofoshio , Nathaniel Watson and Payton Wilson , Finalists for the 2023 Butkus Award will be announced later in November. The winner will be selected and announced at the ESPN Home Depot College Football Awards in December.Michigan President Santa Ono Urges Big Ten to Respect “Due Process” Amid NCAA Investigation Into In-Person Scouting
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