BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Campbell defensive end Brevin Allen has been added to the watch list for the 2021 Stats Perform FCS Buck Buchanan Award, presented annually to the national defensive player of the year in college football's Division I subdivision.

The Buchanan Award, now 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.

The senior ranks eighth in the FCS in tackles for loss with 15.0, while standing ninth in the country in sacks with 8.5. Allen leads the Big South in both categories.

Allen, A Greensboro, N.C. native, owns 36 total tackles on the year with two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery, recording a TFL in seven of CU's nine games this season. The October 11 Big South Defensive Player of the Week also owns three multi-sack games.

A 50-member, national media panel will select the Buchanan Award winner, along with the Walter Payton Award (FCS offensive player of the year), Jerry Rice Award (FCS freshman player of the year), Eddie Robinson Award (FCS coach of the year) and Doris Robinson Scholar-Athlete of the Year following the regular season.

The Camels will return to Barker-Lane Stadium for their 2021 home finale on Saturday, hosting Hampton.