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The Chuck Bednarik Award is presented annually to the
defensive collegiate football player adjudged by the
Maxwell Football Club to be the best in the United
States.
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2003 | Teddy Lehman |


OU linebacker Teddy Lehman became the first Oklahoma
player to win the Chuck Bednarik Award in 2003. The
trophy is presented to the College Defensive Player
of the Year as voted by the Maxwell Football Club.
Lehman led the team with 117 tackles, including 63 solo, with two sacks and one interception. The Ft. Gibson, Okla., native also had a team-high 19 tackles for loss (47 yards) and forced a fumble.
Lehman was the leader of Oklahoma's top-ranked defense, helping the Sooners advance to the National Championship game in the Sugar Bowl against LSU.
Lehman beat out teammate Tommie Harris and Florida State linebacker Michael Boulware for the trophy. The announcement was made during the Home Depot college football awards show in Orlando, Fla.
Career
Statistics |
Season |
UT
|
AT
|
TT
|
TFL
|
INT
|
FF-FR
|
PBU
|
2000 |
7
|
4
|
11
|
3-10
|
0-0
|
0-0
|
0
|
2001 |
59
|
30
|
89
|
12-53
|
1-2
|
0-3
|
4
|
2002 |
85
|
27
|
112
|
17-47
|
2-51
|
1-2
|
7
|
2003 |
63
|
54
|
117
|
19-47
|
1-0
|
1-0
|
6
|
Totals |
214
|
115
|
329
|
51-157
|
5-53
|
2-5
|
17
|