Beasley Named Bednarik Award Semifinalist

(WOLO) — Clemson defensive end Vic Beasley is among 16 semifinalists for the 2013 Chuck Bednarik Award.  The Tiger junior is tied for the nationally lead in sacks with 10.  The Bednarik Award goes annually to the best defensive player in the country.

USC junior defensive end Jadeveon Clowney did not make this year’s cut.  Last year, Clowney was one of three finalists.  Notre Dame’s Manti Te’o won the 2012 Bednarik Award.

2013 Chuck Bednarik Award semifinalists

Anthony Barr, UCLA LB

Vic Beasley, Clemson DE

Chris Borland, Wisconsin LB

Aaron Donald, Pittsburgh DT

Ifo Ekpre-Omomu, Oregon CB

Kyle Fuller, Virginia Tech CB

Jackson Jeffcoat, Texas DE

Lamarcus Joyner, Florida State CB

Khalil Mack, Buffalo LB

C.J. Mosley, Alabama LB

Trent Murphy, Stanford LB

Michael Sam, Missouri DE

Ryan Shazier, Ohio State LB

Kyle Van Noy, BYU LB

Nikita Whitlock, Wake Forest DT

Leonard Williams, Southern Cal DE