CAA

Tristan Wheeler Named Buck Buchanan Award Finalist

Richmond, Va.— Stats Perform has announced 30 FCS finalists for the 2022 Buck Buchanan Award, which is annually presented to the national defensive player of the year in college football's Division I subdivision with redshirt junior linebacker Tristan Wheeler making the list. The Buchanan Award, first presented in 1995 and in its 28th season, is named for legendary defensive lineman Junious "Buck" Buchanan, who starred at Grambling State as part of his Hall of Fame career.