Penn State sophomore Maurice Evans has named a finalist for the Ted Hendricks Defensive End of the Year award. The award is named for the former University of Miami, Baltimore Colt and Oakland Raiders standout.
The winner will be announced next month.
Other finalists include Eric Bakhtiari (San Diego), Vernon Gholston (Ohio State), Chris Long (Virginia), Greg Middleton (Indiana), Nick Reed (Oregon), Jonal Saint-Dic (Michigan State) and George Selvie (South Florida).
Penn State All-Americans Tamba Hali (2005) and Michael Haynes (2002) also have been finalists for the award.
Evans, a first-team All-Big Ten pick this year, led the Nittany Lions with 21.5 tackles for loss and 12.5 sacks. He also forced three fumbles, recovered a fumble and has three pass breakups. He finished second in the Big Ten in tackles for loss and third in sacks.
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