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Oklahoma DL Jalen Redmond Named to Bednarik Award Watch List

The talented defensive lineman is looking to become the second OU player to win the award for the best defensive player in college football.
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Oklahoma DL Jalen Redmond Named to Bednarik Award Watch List
Oklahoma DL Jalen Redmond Named to Bednarik Award Watch List

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Oklahoma defensive tackle Jalen Redmond was named to the watch list for the Bednarik Award on Monday.

Awarded to the best defensive player in college football, the award named for Chuck Bednarik has been handed out since 1995.

Though he’s battled injuries throughout his Oklahoma career, Redmond has been productive when he’s been on the field.

In 24 appearances, Redmond has logged 48 total tackles, including 21.5 tackles for los and 10 quarterback sacks.

Redmond was especially productive as a redshirt freshman in 2019, where he racked up 11 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks in 13 games despite only making four starts.

The Midwest City product then opted out of the 2020 season, and had a strong return to the lineup last year.

Despite missing five games due to a knee injury, Redmond still registered eight tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks, as well as a key scoop-and-score fumble recovery against Iowa State in November.

Redmond is looking to become the second Sooner ever to win the Bednarik Award. 

Previously Teddy Lehman took home the trophy in 2003. 

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Ryan Chapman
RYAN CHAPMAN

Ryan is co-publisher at Sooners On SI and covers a number of sports in and around Norman and Oklahoma City. Working both as a journalist and a sports talk radio host, Ryan has covered the Oklahoma Sooners, the Oklahoma City Thunder, the United States Men’s National Soccer Team, the Oklahoma City Energy and more. Since 2019, Ryan has simultaneously pursued a career as both a writer and a sports talk radio host, working for the Flagship for Oklahoma sports, 107.7 The Franchise, as well as AllSooners.com. Ryan serves as a contributor to The Franchise’s website, TheFranchiseOK.com, which was recognized as having the “Best Website” in 2022 by the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters. Ryan holds an associate’s degree in Journalism from Oklahoma City Community College in Oklahoma City, OK. 

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