Wisconsin Badgers defensive player Cooper Catalano is being considered for the award recognizing the top defensive player in the nation. The junior defender, wearing number 44, recorded a sack during the Badgers' game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Camp Randall Stadium on November 7, 2026.
The performance has put Catalano in the conversation for the prestigious national honor, which highlights the most impactful defensive player across college football.
