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Butkus Award Lists Okereke

STANFORD, Calif. - Rising fifth-year senior linebacker Bobby Okereke was named to a third preseason watch list when the Butkus Award announced the beginning of its selection process for the nation's best linebacker on Monday. 

Okereke, who is a management science and engineering graduate pursuing his master's degree in media studies, was third on the team with 96 tackles last season and was an All-Pac-12 honorable mention selection. He has also been named to the LOTT Impact Trophy and Bednarik Award watch lists. 

The Butkus Award watch list contains 51 linebackers, mirroring the legendary "51" pro jersey associated with the award's namesake Dick Butkus.

Stanford begins the 2018 campaign on Aug. 31 against San Diego State. Kickoff at Stanford Stadium is set for 6 p.m. PT.
 
Preseason Honors

Butkus Award watch list
Bobby Okereke • Linebacker

Rimington Trophy watch list
Jesse Burkett • Center 

Mackey Award watch list
Kaden Smith • Tight End

Biletnikoff Award watch list
JJ Arcega-Whiteside • Wide Receiver

Doak Walker Award watch list
Bryce Love • Running Back

Bednarik Award watch list
Alijah Holder • Cornerback
Bobby Okereke • Linebacker

Maxwell Award watch list
K.J. Costello • Quarterback 
Bryce Love • Running Back
 
Lott IMPACT Trophy watch list
Bobby Okereke • Linebacker 

Dodd Trophy watch list 
David Shaw • Bradford M. Freeman Director of Football

Sporting News Preseason All-America
First Team
Bryce Love • Running Back

Second Team
Nate Herbig • Offensive Line
Jake Bailey • Punter
 
Athlon Preseason All-America
First Team Offense
Bryce Love • Running Back

Second Team Offense
Nate Herbig • Offensive Line

Second Team Specialist
Jake Bailey • Punter

Third Team Offense
Kaden Smith • Tight End
 
Athlon Preseason All-Pac-12
First Team
Bryce Love • Running Back
JJ Arcega-Whiteside • Wide Receiver
Kaden Smith • Tight End
Nate Herbig • Offensive Line
Bobby Okereke • Linebacker
Cameron Scarlett • Kick Returner

Second Team
Walker Little • Offensive Line
Jet Toner • Kicker
Jake Bailey • Punter

Third Team
Jesse Burkett • Offensive Line

Fourth Team
Frank Buncom • Safety
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