Star Metro - Nine Semifinalists for 2026 Lott IMPACT Trophy

NEWPORT BEACH, CA / ACCESS Newswire / November 13, 2026 / Nine Semifinalists for 2026 Lott IMPACT^® Trophy, presented by Allied Universal^® have been selected by the Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation. The players selected are:

• Rasheem Biles, LB, Texas
• KJ Bolden, S, Georgia
• Robert Fitzgerald, S, Northwestern
• Xavier Gilliam, DT, Tennessee
• Ashton Hampton, CB, Clemson
• AJ Holmes, DT, Texas Tech
• Leonard Moore, CB, Notre Dame
• Sammy Omosigho, LB, UCLA
• Matayo Uiagalelei, DE, Oregon

A national voter poll will select the winner of the Lott IMPACT Trophy, which will be presented in Newport Beach, CA, on December 9, at The Pacific Club.

Named after former NFL Hall of Fame star Ronnie Lott, The Lott Trophy annually goes to the Defensive IMPACT Player of the Year, a player who has had the biggest impact on his team both on and off the field. IMPACT stands for Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity, all characteristics exhibited by Lott during his illustrious playing career.

Previous Winners of the Lott IMPACT Trophy
2025 - Caleb Downs, The Ohio State University
2024 - Travis Hunter, University of Colorado
2023 - Junior Colson, University of Michigan
2022 - Will Anderson Jr., University of Alabama
2021 - Aidan Hutchinson, University of Michigan
2020 - Paddy Fisher, Northwestern University
2019 - Derek Brown, Auburn University
2018 - Josh Allen, University of Kentucky
2017 - Josey Jewell, University of Iowa
2016 - Jabrill Peppers, University of Michigan
2015 - Carl Nassib, Penn State University
2014 - Eric Kendricks, University of California, Los Angeles
2013 - Anthony Barr, University of California, Los Angeles
2012 - Manti Te'o, Notre Dame
2011 - Luke Kuechly, Boston College
2010 - J.J. Watt, University of Wisconsin
2009 - Jerry Hughes, Texas Christian University
2008 - James Laurinaitis, The Ohio State University
2007 - Glenn Dorsey, Louisiana State University
2006 - Dante Hughes, University of California, Berkley
2005 - DeMeco Ryans, University of Alabama
2004 - David Pollack, University of Georgia

About the Lott IMPACT^® Trophy
The Lott IMPACT® Trophy, presented by Allied Universal, is awarded annually to the nation's top defensive player, who also exhibits the characteristics of Ronnie Lott by making an IMPACT on and off the field. IMPACT^® is an acronym for Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity. Each week the nation's top defensive player is determined by a panel of Lott Trophy board members, former players and coaches, as well as members of the media along with an online fan vote. For more information on The Lott IMPACT ^® Trophy visit: www.LottImpactTrophy.org

About Allied Universal
The world's leading security and facility services provider and trusted partner to more than 400 of the Fortune 500, Allied Universal delivers innovative solutions including AI-enabled security technology, integrated security systems, monitoring and response capabilities, and tailored security services that enable clients to focus on their core businesses. With operations in over 100 countries and territories, Allied Universal is the third-largest private employer in North America and seventh in the world. Annual revenue is approximately $23 billion. There is no greater purpose and responsibility than serving and helping to safeguard customers, communities and people. For more information, visit aus.com

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SOURCE: Allied Universal

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