The Butkus Foundation announced today that Clemson linebacker Barrett Carter has been named as one of 15 semifinalists for this year’s collegiate Butkus Award, presented annually to the nation’s top linebacker. More information from the Butkus Foundation is included below.
BUTKUS AWARD® 40th SEASON SEMIFINALISTS ANNOUNCED
CHICAGO – (November 4, 2024) – Semifinalists for the 40th annual Butkus Award® honoring the nation’s best linebackers were revealed today by the Butkus Foundation.
The 15 collegiate semifinalists represent 14 programs and six conferences led by the SEC (6) and Big Ten (4). Two linebackers made the list for the second year. Meanwhile, 15 high school semifinalists hail from nine states led by Georgia (4) and California (3). In addition to those named, a write-in option is available to the 51-person Butkus Award selection committee.
Finalists will be named November 25 and winners named by December 10, with the pro winner selected early 2025.
