English Named to Hendricks List

July 22, 2008

NORMAN, Okla. — Oklahoma defensive end Auston English has been named to the preseason watch list for the Ted Hendricks award, which is presented annually to the top defensive end in college football.

English, the Big 12 Preseason Defensive Player of the Year, was a consensus All-Big 12 pick last season and an honorable mention All-American by Sports Illustrated. He ranked No. 15 nationally with 9.5 sacks, which he accumulated in just 11 games. The junior also led OU in tackles for loss with 13.

The Hendricks list marks the fourth awards watch list that the Canadian, Texas, native has been named to after adding his name to the Bednarik, Bronco Nagurski and Outland lists.

The Ted Hendricks Defensive End of the Year Award is named in honor of college football's first three-time first-team All-American. A defensive end at the University of Miami, Hendricks' professional career spanned 15 years and 215 consecutive games. It included four Super Bowl victories, eight Pro Bowl selections and inductions into the College and Pro Football Halls of Fame.

On-field performance, exceptional winning attitude, leadership abilities, contributions to school and community and academic preparedness are some of the criteria used to determine the award's winner. Members of the national media, head coaches, professional scouts and former winners are included in the Award's voting committee. Candidates may represent any class (freshman through senior) as well as any four-year NCAA accredited school. The candidate's primary position must be defensive end.

University of Oklahoma Athletics

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