“King immediately believed McNelly was the man to do it.”- Tom Clavin FOLLOW ME to HELL

The McNelly Award: The Top Defensive Backs in all the Land that not only fill the stat sheet but also lead their team and pick them up when it matters most.

McNelly Watchlist

• SS Nick Anderson- Wake Forest
  • 76 Tackles, 5 Tackles for Loss, 4 Pass Defended
• S Kamari Wilson- Memphis
  • 65 Tackles, 5.5 TFL, 4 PD, 2 Fumble Forced, 2 INT, 1 Fumble Recovery
• S Ahmaad Moses- SMU
  • 73 Tackles, 5.5 TFL, 5 INT, 2 FR, 1 PD, 1 Sack, 1 DEF TD
• S Louis Moore- Indiana
  • 60 Tackles, 5 INT, 2 TFL, 2 PD
• CB Brice Pollock- Texas Tech
  • 34 Tackles, 4 INT, 6 PD, 2.5 TFL, 1 FR
• CB Leonard Moore- Notre Dame
  • 22 Tackles, 3 INT, 3 PD, 1 FF
• CB Caleb Offord- Kennesaw St
  • 34 Tackles, 5 TFL, 10 PD, 1 TFL, 1 FF, 1 FR, 1 DEF TD
• S Bishop Fitzgerald- USC
  • 45 Tackles, 5 INT, 1 for TD, 2 TFL, 2 PD, 1 Sack

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Defensive Backs all over the land have been relentless and ruthless while disrupting opposing offenses, but through my eyes, these eight have looked the part of a McNelly at times and have the numbers to add to the mix. It remains to be my favorite position. When it’s played well, it’s the best group to watch on the field.

Good luck to all of these young men as they continue to lead their team and have a positive impact on the game.

Find the Humor and Keep on Movin’

Whit W.