Louisiana Tech safety Xavier Woods has been named to the 2016 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List that includes 88 defensive standouts from all 10 Division I FBS conferences. The Bronko Nagurski Trophy is annually presented to the nation’s most outstanding defensive player by the Charlotte Touchdown Club.
Woods is only one of two Conference USA players recognized on the watch list. Louisiana Tech and LSU are the only schools representing the state of Louisiana in Friday’s announcement.
A native of West Monroe, Louisiana, Woods tallied 56 total tackles (37 solo, 19 assisted) last season with 7.5 tackles for a loss of 60 yards. He returned three interceptions a combined 50 yards, was credited with three pass break-ups and forced two fumbles