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Johnson Named to 2022 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watchlist
Jul 26, 2022 | Football
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – University of Memphis defensive back Quindell Johnson was named to the 2022 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watchlist on Tuesday, the Football Writers Association of American (FWAA) announced.
Johnson, who was also named to the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Preseason Watchlist on Monday, is one of 85 defensive standouts up for the Nagurski Trophy, which honors the National Defensive Player of the Year.
A preseason First-Team All-AAC choice by Phil Steele this year, Johnson was named second-team All-AAC for the second-straight season in 2021 after ranking second in the conference in total tackles (104) and solo tackles (66). He also ranked third in the league in tackles per game (8.7) and sixth in pass breakups (11). Johnson also had 4.5 tackles for loss, one sack and one interception on the year.
The FWAA has chosen a National Defensive Player of the Year since 1993. In 1995, the FWAA named the award in honor of the legendary two-way player from the University of Minnesota. Nagurski dominated college football, then became a star for professional football's Chicago Bears in the 1930s. Bronislaw "Bronko" Nagurski is a charter member of both the College Football and Pro Football Halls of Fame.
The FWAA and the Charlotte Touchdown Club will announce finalists for the 2022 trophy on Nov. 16 and the winner will be unveiled Dec. 5 at the Bronko Nagurski Awards Banquet presented by LendingTree in Charlotte, N.C.
Single-game tickets for the 2022 Memphis Football season are now available at GoTigersGo.com. Tickets in the family zone for all home games start at $20 and in the endzone for $25.
The Pick 3 Mini Plan is also available for the 2022 Tiger season. The Pick 3 Mini Plan gives fans the flexibility to pick from any three Memphis home games during the 2022 season at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, starting at just $45.
Additionally, season tickets for the 2022 University of Memphis football season are now on sale. Fans interested in purchasing season tickets can go to GoTigersGo.com or call the ticket office at 901-678-2331.
To request ticket information for the 2022 season, click here. The Memphis Ticket Office can also be reached during business hours at (901) 678-2331.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Football, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Johnson, who was also named to the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Preseason Watchlist on Monday, is one of 85 defensive standouts up for the Nagurski Trophy, which honors the National Defensive Player of the Year.
A preseason First-Team All-AAC choice by Phil Steele this year, Johnson was named second-team All-AAC for the second-straight season in 2021 after ranking second in the conference in total tackles (104) and solo tackles (66). He also ranked third in the league in tackles per game (8.7) and sixth in pass breakups (11). Johnson also had 4.5 tackles for loss, one sack and one interception on the year.
The FWAA has chosen a National Defensive Player of the Year since 1993. In 1995, the FWAA named the award in honor of the legendary two-way player from the University of Minnesota. Nagurski dominated college football, then became a star for professional football's Chicago Bears in the 1930s. Bronislaw "Bronko" Nagurski is a charter member of both the College Football and Pro Football Halls of Fame.
The FWAA and the Charlotte Touchdown Club will announce finalists for the 2022 trophy on Nov. 16 and the winner will be unveiled Dec. 5 at the Bronko Nagurski Awards Banquet presented by LendingTree in Charlotte, N.C.
Single-game tickets for the 2022 Memphis Football season are now available at GoTigersGo.com. Tickets in the family zone for all home games start at $20 and in the endzone for $25.
The Pick 3 Mini Plan is also available for the 2022 Tiger season. The Pick 3 Mini Plan gives fans the flexibility to pick from any three Memphis home games during the 2022 season at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, starting at just $45.
Additionally, season tickets for the 2022 University of Memphis football season are now on sale. Fans interested in purchasing season tickets can go to GoTigersGo.com or call the ticket office at 901-678-2331.
To request ticket information for the 2022 season, click here. The Memphis Ticket Office can also be reached during business hours at (901) 678-2331.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Football, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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