Maryland defensive end Joe Vellano was named to the Nagurski (best defensive player) and Outland (best interior lineman) Trophy watch lists on Thursday.
Vellano had 94 stops last season as a defensive tackle, is on the watch list for four awards.
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Finalists for the Nagurski Trophy will be named Nov. 15. The Outland Trophy finalists will be released Nov. 19.
TERPS ON WATCH LISTS
TE Matt Furstenburg: Mackey Award (best tight end)
DE Joe Vellano: Bednarik Award (best defensive player), Lott Trophy (best defensive player), Nagurski Trophy (best defensive player), Outland Trophy (best interior lineman)
—- Patrick Stevens