Linebacker Luke Reimer named to the Lombardi Award Preseason Watchlist

Another Husker football player was named to the preseason award watchlist. Linebacker Luke Reimer, who’s entering his final season of play, was named to the Lombardi Award Preseason Watchlist.

Named after Vince Lombardi, the award honors an outstanding college football lineman, offense or defense, who in addition to outstanding performance and ability, best exemplifies the character and discipline of Vince Lombardi.

Five Huskers received the award in the 49 years the honor’s been active. The last Nebraska player to win the award was Ndamukong Suh. 

Reimer is now one of a few Huskers to be named to a preseason award watchlist joining Jeff Sims, who was named to the Davey O’Brien Award earlier this month.

The Ashland native is entering his final season at Nebraska with a big resume. Through his last two seasons, Reimer racked up 195 tackles, 13 passes defended, 9.5 TFLs, three forced fumbles, two sacks and two interceptions.

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