Jacob Pavilack December 22, 2020
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas redshirt senior LB Grant Morgan has been announced as one of three Burlsworth Trophy finalists, which is awarded to the most outstanding player who began their career as a walk-on, the organization announced Tuesday. The award is named after former Arkansas walk-on and All-American OL Brandon Burlsworth.
Morgan was named to the Coaches’ All-SEC first team and is second in the nation with 111 total tackles and third averaging 12.3 tackles per game, the most in the conference. The Greenwood, Ark. native also added five passes broken up, two quarterback hurries, one interception return for a touchdown, 2.0 sacks and a team-leading 7.5 tackles for loss to his season stat line. The Butkus Award, which honors the nation’s best linebacker, named Morgan a semifinalist.
Jacob Pavilack December 15, 2020
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas redshirt senior LB Grant Morgan has been announced as one of 10 Burlsworth Trophy semifinalists, which is awarded to the most outstanding player who began their career as a walk-on, the organization announced Tuesday. The award is named after former Arkansas walk-on and All-American OL Brandon Burlsworth.
Morgan is second in the nation with 111 total tackles and third averaging 12.3 tackles per game, the most in the SEC. The Greenwood, Ark. native has also added five passes broken up, two quarterback hurries, one interception return for a touchdown, 2.0 sacks and a team-leading 7.5 tackles for loss to his season stat line. The Butkus Award, which honors the nation’s best linebacker, also named Morgan a semifinalist.