Stanford offensive lineman beats Alabama's A'Shawn Robinson for Outland Trophy
Stanford’s Joshua Garnett was named winner of the Outland Trophy on Thursday night, beating Alabama DE A’Shawn Robinson. The award goes to the nation’s top interior lineman.
Garnett is the most-dominant blocker on a formidable Stanford offensive line.
Robinson, a junior, made 42 tackles with 9 quarterback hurries, 7.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks for Crimson Tide front filled with top NFL prospects. At 6-foot-4, 312 pounds, he has amazing athletic ability.
Offensive linemen Spencer Drango of Baylor, a 6-6, 310-pound tackle and Baylor’s most important player according to ESPN, was the other finalist.
The Football Writers Association of America on Tuesday announced the finalists after a vote of its 2015 All-America Committee.