Texas defensive standouts Rasheem Biles and Colin Simmons have been selected to the Chuck Bednarik Award watch list, recognizing the top defensive player in college football. Both players earned the preseason honor for the second consecutive season.
Biles, a senior who transferred to Texas from Pittsburgh this offseason, and Simmons, a junior, continue to garner recognition during the preseason period. The selections reflect their prominence among the Longhorns' defensive unit heading into the 2026 campaign.
