Tyler Named 2021 Stats Perform FCS Buck Buchanan Award Finalist

PRINCETON, N.J. – Jeremiah Tyler has been named a finalist for the 2021 Stats Perform FCS Buck Buchanan Award, the organization announced today.

The Buck Buchanan Award is presented to the FCS National Defensive Player of the Year. The award, in its 27th season, is named for the legendary Hall of Fame defensive lineman. Past recipients include two-time winner Dexter Coakley, Rashean Mathis and Jared Allen.

A 50-member, national media panel will select the winner, who will be announced on Jan. 7 in Frisco, Texas – the eve of the FCS championship game.

Tyler produced a team-high 58 tackles, adding seven for a loss this year. The senior captain has two sacks, a fumble recovery for a touchdown and six pass breakups. Tyler was one of two finalists for the Bushnell Cup as the Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year and was first team All-Ivy unanimously in 2019 after producing 62 stops with 14.5 for a loss.

Princeton finished the season 9-1, earning an Ivy League title. Princeton University hosted the bonfire last night, a storied celebration after the football team beats Harvard and Yale in the same season.

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