Oregon Ducks defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux named to Lott IMPACT trophy watch list

Kayvon Thibodeaux

Utah quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) is sacked by Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) during the second half of an NCAA college football game for the Pac-12 Conference championship in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, Dec. 6, 2018. Oregon won 37-15. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)AP

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EUGENE — Kayvon Thibodeaux earned his first preseason honor.

The Oregon sophomore defensive end is among the 42 players on the Lott IMPACT trophy watch list, including eight from the Pac-12.

The Lott IMPACT trophy is presented annually to college football’s Defensive Player of the Year who best exemplifies integrity, maturity, performance, academics, community and tenacity.

Thibodeaux had 35 tackles with 14 for loss including nine sacks as a true freshman last season.

The winner will be recognized at the 17th annual Lott Trophy dinner. Auburn’s Derrick Brown won the award last year.

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