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Kansas State junior linebacker Arthur Brown was named to the watch list for the 2011 Bronko Nagurski Trophy, the Football Writers Association of America and the Charlotte Touchdown Club have announced.

The Nagurski Trophy is awarded annually to the nation’s best defensive player. Brown is the first Wildcat to be named to the watch list since defensive end Ian Campbell was a preseason candidate in both 2007 and 2008.

A captain and player representative for the 2011 season, Brown is one of 87 players nationally, including 31 linebackers and nine Big 12 defensive players, up for the award. The Wichita, Kan., product transferred to K-State prior to the 2010 season from Miami and will be eligible this fall. Brown carded 14 tackles, including one for a loss, in the Purple-White Spring Game and was named to the Rivals.com All-Spring Team.

Brown was regarded as one of the top prep players coming out of high school in 2008 as he was selected as a Parade All-American and named to USA Today’s All-USA team. He played in 24 career games for the Hurricanes, carding 17 tackles and recovering one fumble.

The Wildcats open the 2011 campaign September 3 with the third-annual K-State Family Reunion against Eastern Kentucky. Kick time for the opener will be announced at a later date.