Chatman Honored On Nagurski, Outland Trophy Watch Lists

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Chatman Honored On Nagurski, Outland Trophy Watch Lists

Story LinksDALLAS (FWAA/SMU) – Mustang defensive tackle Elijah Chatman was today named to both the Bronko Nagurski Trophy and Outland Trophy Watch Lists, the Football Writers Association (FWAA) announced.

The Nagurski Trophy honors the best defensive player in college football, while the Outland Trophy recognizes the nation's best interior lineman.

Chatman is the first Mustang to be mentioned on the Nagurski list since Justin Lawler in 2017, while the Outland nod gives SMU a student-athlete on the list for the third consecutive season (Jaylon Thomas, 2020-21).

Chatman saw action in all 12 games, making 11 starts, and registered 40 tackles, including 10 TFLs for 39 yards and 2.5 sacks for 19. He added a team-high two fumble recoveries, a forced fumble and three quarterback hurries. For his efforts, Chatman was named second-team All-American Athletic Conference.

He opens the 2022 season as an All-AAC selection by Phil Steele and Athlon Sports, and is mentioned on the East-West Shrine Bowl 1000 List.

Finalists for the Nagurski Trophy will be announced Nov. 16, with the winner unveiled Dec. 5 at the Bronko Nagurski Awards Banquet in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The recipient of the Outland Trophy will be announced on The Home Depot College Football Awards, live on ESPN Dec. 8. The official presentation will be held at the Outland Trophy Awards Dinner sponsored by Werner Enterprises and produced by the Greater Omaha Sports Committee in Omaha Jan. 11.