Highsmith Named To Butkus Watch List, Bailey Among Lombardi Hopefuls

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Highsmith Named To Butkus Watch List, Bailey Among Lombardi Hopefuls

by Chris Bahn on Monday, Jul. 16, 2012 2:49 pm

Arkansas linebacker Alonzo Highsmith has been named to the Butkus Watch List. (Photo by Mark Wagner)

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Arkansas offensive lineman Alvin Bailey and linebacker Alonzo Highsmith were each named to preseason award watch lists released Monday.

Bailey, a junior all-SEC performer, was named to the Lombardi Award Watch list. It’s given annually to the college lineman of the year. Bailey has started 26 conscutive games for the Razorbacks.

Highsmith, a senior, is among the linebackers named to the Butkus Award watch list. Highsmith started all 13 games at Arkansas last season and ranked 10^th in the SEC with 12.5 tackles for loss.

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