LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) – The Chuck Bednarik Award, given annually to college football's most outstanding defensive player, announced Thursday that UNLV senior defensive back Aamaris Brown is a midseason addition to its official Watch List.
 
Brown (Tampa, FL), who transferred in this year from South Florida, leads the nation in interceptions with four after setting a Rebel record by grabbing a pick in four consecutive outings. He returned two of those for touchdowns to help UNLV remain undefeated and ranks second in the country with 117 interception return yards to go with 18 total tackles, three tackles-for-loss, two sacks and three pass breakups.
 
The Bednarik Award has been presented to the College Defensive Player of the Year since 1994 and is named in honor of Chuck "Concrete Charlie" Bednarik, who was an All-American player at the University of Pennsylvania and later a multiple-year All-Pro linebacker and center for the Philadelphia Eagles.
 
Semifinalists for the Chuck Bednarik Award will be announced on November 11 and the winner will be announced as part of the ESPN Home Depot College Football Awards Show held on December 11. The formal presentations of the award will be made at the Maxwell Football Club Awards on March 14, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia.
 
Brown and the Rebels open Mountain West play on Saturday by visiting Wyoming at 4 p.m. PT. UNLV is next at home vs. Air Force on October 11 for Homecoming at 12:30 p.m. Fans can still take advantage of the recently launched Showtime Deal which, for only $66, allows fans to choose any three of the four remaining home games at Allegiant Stadium, with seating located on the north 200-level, including access to the Coors Light Landing.
 
The Showtime Deal can be purchased online at UNLVtickets.com. In addition to this plan, there are multiple offers available to catch the Rebels this season. UNLV alumni and faculty/staff have access to a special discount on Homecoming game tickets and all fans can take advantage of the Kids Day special for Nov. 1 against New Mexico, with tickets as low as $23.
 
For information on VIP premium club seats or suites at Allegiant Stadium, contact the Premium Sales office at premiumseating@unlv.edu or by calling (702) 739-FANS (3267).