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Will Choloh Selected to Outland Trophy Watch List
7/27/2021 11:52:00 AM | Football
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TROY, Ala. – Troy junior defensive tackle Will Choloh was named to the Outland Trophy Watch List, the Football Writers Association of America announced Tuesday. The award, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary, is presented annually to the nation's top interior lineman.Â
The recipient of the 2021 Outland Trophy will be announced on The Home Depot College Football Awards, live on ESPN in December.
Choloh ranked third nationally among interior defensive linemen with a 90.3 pass rushing grade from Pro Football Focus while his 31 pressures were the fourth most nationally – he finished with 4.5 sacks and 7.5 tackles for loss from his defensive tackle position. The Lawrenceville, Ga., native was credited with seven quarterback hits and 19 hurries.
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He led all Sun Belt interior defensive linemen with his 19 hurries and 17.7-win percentage at the point of attack. A second team selection following last season, Choloh was a key member of a Troy defense that improved 63 spots nationally in scoring defense from 2019 to 2020 and 38 spots in total defense. He was also a menace on special teams with a pair of blocked kicks.
2021 Troy Preseason Honors
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Dylan Bradshaw
Rimington Trophy Watch List
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Will Choloh
Outland Trophy Watch ListÂ
Carlton Martial
No. 41 Player in the Country – Pro Football Focus
Pro Football Focus All-America Second Team
Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List
Butkus Award Watch List
Bronko Nagurski Watch List
Kimani Vidal
Doak Walker Watch List
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TROY, Ala. – Troy junior defensive tackle Will Choloh was named to the Outland Trophy Watch List, the Football Writers Association of America announced Tuesday. The award, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary, is presented annually to the nation's top interior lineman.Â
The recipient of the 2021 Outland Trophy will be announced on The Home Depot College Football Awards, live on ESPN in December.
Choloh ranked third nationally among interior defensive linemen with a 90.3 pass rushing grade from Pro Football Focus while his 31 pressures were the fourth most nationally – he finished with 4.5 sacks and 7.5 tackles for loss from his defensive tackle position. The Lawrenceville, Ga., native was credited with seven quarterback hits and 19 hurries.
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He led all Sun Belt interior defensive linemen with his 19 hurries and 17.7-win percentage at the point of attack. A second team selection following last season, Choloh was a key member of a Troy defense that improved 63 spots nationally in scoring defense from 2019 to 2020 and 38 spots in total defense. He was also a menace on special teams with a pair of blocked kicks.
2021 Troy Preseason Honors
Â
Dylan Bradshaw
Rimington Trophy Watch List
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Will Choloh
Outland Trophy Watch ListÂ
Carlton Martial
No. 41 Player in the Country – Pro Football Focus
Pro Football Focus All-America Second Team
Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List
Butkus Award Watch List
Bronko Nagurski Watch List
Kimani Vidal
Doak Walker Watch List
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