UNC Linebacker Andrew Simpson Named To 2025 Butkus Award Preseason Watch List

Posted Jul 30, 2025
UNC linebacker Andrew Simpson has been named to the 2025 Dick Butkus Award Preseason Watch List. The redshirt senior, who transferred into the Tar Heel Football program following spring practice, was selected to the preseason watch list for the second straight year. Simpson appeared in 12 games last season at Boise State, starting 11. (GoHeels.com)

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