Three Rising Stars At BYU Earn 2026 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Preseason Watch List SpotsDALLAS — The Football Writers Association of America today released the 2026 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Preseason Watch List, selecting BYU linebackers Isaiah Glasker and Cade Uluave as well as safety Faletau Satuala among the 68 contenders for the national defensive player of the year award. The watch list consists of 21 linebackers, 16 safeties, 13 defensive ends, 10 defensive tackles and eight cornerbacks. In addition, he was named Preseason All-Big 12 Team First Team by Phil Steele. Glasker was named third-team All-Big 12 and was on the watch list for both the Butkus Award and the Bednarik Award. A 2025 All-ACC First-Team linebacker, Uluave led Cal with 100 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and 5 quarterback hurries.