The four others finalists are Texas defensive tackle Malcom Brown, Alabama defensive back Landon Collins, Ole Miss defensive back Senquez Golson, and Arizona linebacker Scooby Wright III.
The Bronko Nagurski Trophy, presented annually to the nation's top NCAA defensive football player, will be awarded during the annual Bronko Nagurski Awards Banquet presented by ACN scheduled for Monday, December 8th at The Westin Hotel in Charlotte.
Holliman has had a remarkable season in leading the Louisville defense to atop of the national rankings and a 7-3 record heading into this weekend's game at Notre Dame. He looks to become the second winner of this award, as former defensive end Elvis Dumervil won accolades in 2005.
A product of Miami, Fla., Holliman leads the nation in interceptions with 13, already tying the ACC record for interceptions in a season. He also needs one more interception to tie the 46-year NCAA record held by Al Worley of Washington, who tallied 14 picks in 1968.
Holliman, who broke Anthony's Floyd's school record on 10 set back in 2000, recorded a career-high three interceptions in the win over Boston College on Nov. 8. It marked the fourth time this season that Holliman registered multiple interceptions in a game and the eighth time this season that he recorded an interception in a game.
The Cardinals lead the nation with 22 interceptions this season.
The Bronko Nagurski Trophy, presented annually to the nation's top NCAA defensive football player, will be awarded during the annual Bronko Nagurski Awards Banquet presented by ACN scheduled for Monday, December 8th at The Westin Hotel in Charlotte.
