University of Arizona vs Northern Arizona

Arizona defensive lineman Kyon Barrs, left, chases down NAU quarterback Jeff Widener for a sack in the early going of the first quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium on Sept. 18, 2021.

Arizona Wildcats defensive lineman Kyon Barrs was named to the Lott "IMPACT" β€” integrity, maturity, performance, academics, community, tenacity β€” Trophy watch list on Monday.

Named after Pac-12 Hall of Famer and former NFL star Ronnie Lott, the national accolade is given to college football's top defensive player for performance and character.Β 

The 6-foot-3-inch, 297-pound Barrs was an All-Pac-12 Second Team selection in 2021 after recording 33 tackles, eight stops for loss and a team-high five sacks in 10 games.Β 

The winner of the Lott Trophy will be announced at The Pacific Club in Newport Beach, California on Dec. 11.Β 


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