DALLAS - San José State linebacker Jordan Pollard has been named to the 2025 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List, as announced by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) on Tuesday. The honor recognizes the nation's top defensive player and marks a significant milestone for Pollard and the Spartan football program.
Pollard becomes the first Spartan to appear on the prestigious watch list since Viliami “Junior” Fehoko in 2022, continuing a tradition of defensive excellence at SJSU.
Pollard finished 2024 with career-highs in tackles (115), tackles for loss (14), pass breakups (3), sacks (2), and also added an interception. His team leading 115 tackles in 2024, which were good for third in the Mountain West Conference and 25th nationally.
The Bronko Nagurski Trophy will be awarded at the annual banquet on Dec. 8 in Charlotte, N.C. Finalists will be announced in November.
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Jordan Pollard, LB, Sr., Los Angeles, Calif./Faith Lutheran HS
- Preseason All-Mountain West (2024, 25)
- Phil Steele Preseason Mountain West First-Team Defense (2025)
- Athlon Sports Preseason Mountain West First-Team Defense (2025)
- All-Mountain West First Team (2024)
- Shrine Bowl 1000 Watch List (2025)
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