PHILADELPHIA - Senior linebacker Nick Miller has been named one of 25 FCS players to the initial Watch List for the 2018 Buck Buchanan Award presented annually to the most outstanding defensive player in FCS football.
 
The only Ivy Leaguer selected to the Watch List, Miller was named a second-team STATS FCS Preseason All-American earlier this week.
 
Miller is one of eight linebackers from around the country selected to the Buchanan Award Watch List. Recent Quakers to appear on the Buchanan Award Watch List include Tyler Drake '16 (2015) and Chris Wynn '10 (2009). Drake would go on to be one of 25 finalists for the award during his Bushnell Cup-winning season in 2015.
 
Nick Miller's 2017 Season Highlights

• Ranked No. 1 in FCS in Fumble Recoveries (40)
• Ranked No. 5 in FCS in Solo Tackles-Per-Game (6.6)
• Ranked No. 10 in FCS in Total Tackles-Per-Game (10.4)
• 104 Total Tackles Were Most By A Quaker Since 1997
• Led Ivy League in Tackles and Tackles-Per-Game
• Had 10+ Tackles In 8 of 10 Games

Miller and the Quakers report to camp on August 16. The 2018 season opener is set for September 15 against Bucknell at Franklin Field. Kickoff with the Bison is set for 3 p.m.
 
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