Biles Eyes Butkus Award Again | Texas Longhorns Football News

Rasheem Biles is heating up the Texas Football scene again, earning his second straight preseason Butkus Award watch list spot — the nation’s top linebacker honor — while also being named to Lombardi and Bronko Nagurski watch lists and preseason All-America and All-SEC teams. Transferred from Pitt in 2026, Biles led the nation in tackles for loss per game last season with 101 total tackles and flashed versatility with interceptions, break-ups, and forced fumbles. With the Longhorns opening against Texas State on Sept. 5, Biles’ path to Butkus glory is just beginning — semifinalists announced Oct. 28, finalists Nov. 20, winner revealed Dec. 7. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d3cf2bcb7107db5d