Xavier Lewis Named Chuck Bednarik Award Semifinalist
Posted Nov 10, 2026
North Carolina defensive tackle Xavier Lewis has been named one of 18 semifinalists for the 2026 Chuck Bednarik Award. The award is presented annually to the nation's most outstanding defensive player. Lewis, a sophomore from Rolesville, N.C., is the first Tar Heel semifinalist for the award since 2001 when Julius Peppers won the Bednarik Award.
(GoHeels.com)
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