Alabama’s Allen wins Nagurski award as top defensive player
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Team success is breeding individual success for members of the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Alabama senior defensive lineman Jonathan Allen won the Bronko Nagurski Trophy on Monday night given annually to the nation’s best college defensive player.
Allen called it “the greatest single accomplishment of my life.”
Allen was selected over four other finalists, including Crimson Tide teammate Reuben Foster, a linebacker. Florida State cornerback Tarvarus McFadden, Michigan linebacker Jabrill Peppers and Clemson defensive end Christian Wilkins were also among the finalists who attended the awards ceremony hosted by the Charlotte Touchdown Club.