In what will be the final swan song season for a large group of fan-favorite defensive players, some are finally getting the recognition they deserve. It starts with OLB Cam Goode being named to the Preseason Watch List of the Bednarik Award, which is awarded to the top defensive player in the country.

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As Goode as it gets. @camgoode19 has been named to the Bednarik Award Watch List, which honors the top defensive player in college football. More: calbea.rs/36QaISo

July 19th 2021

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Alongside his nomination, he was listed to the 2021 Preseason All-Pac-12 Second Team on Athlon, Lindy’s and Phil Steele. In 2020, Goode started all 4 games, accumulating 8.0 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, 1 fumble recovery, 2 QB hurries, 1 pass break up and 1 pass defended. He added in 12 solo and 7 assisted tackles.

Congratulations to Cam!