The Chuck Bednarik Award is presented annually to the
defensive player of the year in
college football as judged by the
Maxwell Football Club to be the best in the
United States. The award is named for
Chuck Bednarik, a former college and professional
American football player. Voters for the Maxwell College Awards are NCAA head college football coaches, members of the Maxwell Football Club, and sportswriters and sportscasters from across the country. The Maxwell Club is located in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and the presentations are held in
Atlantic City, New Jersey. Club members are given voting privileges for the award.
The Chuck Bednarik Award is presented annually to the
defensive player of the year in
college football as judged by the
Maxwell Football Club to be the best in the
United States. The award is named for
Chuck Bednarik, a former college and professional
American football player. Voters for the Maxwell College Awards are NCAA head college football coaches, members of the Maxwell Football Club, and sportswriters and sportscasters from across the country. The Maxwell Club is located in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and the presentations are held in
Atlantic City, New Jersey. Club members are given voting privileges for the award.