The 2008 14th Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List has been released and we once again see a host of familiar names from Buckeye Nation, including James Laurinaitis.

The Bednarik Award goes to the top defensive player in the country.

Joining him on the list are Malcolm Jenkins and Marcus Freeman. Again, not a surprise there.

The list will be shortened in early November to reveal the semifinalists, with the 3 finalists being announced at the end of that month. ESPN’s College Football Awards, which will air in early December, will provide the winner announcement.

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