JONESBORO, Ark. (7/25/18) – Arkansas State's Justin Clifton has added another watch list to his preseason accolades, this time being named to the Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List.

Clifton, who was also named to the Thorpe Award Watch List, is just one of 17 NCAA FBS players in the past decade (2010-17) to compile career numbers that feature 179 tackles, 18 tackles for loss and 19 pass break-ups. He is also one of just three in the nation to compile those numbers over the last three seasons.

He ended the 2017 ranked 32nd in the nation is passes defended and registered at least a half tackle for loss in six of the Red Wolves' 12 games. At the end of the season he was named to Phil Steele's, Street & Smith's, Lindy's and Athlon Preseason First-Team All-Conference. He was also ranked as the 45th “Top Draft Eligible Strong Safety” by Phil Steele by seasons end.

The Bronko Nagurski Trophy winner will be chosen from those five finalists. The FWAA All-America Committee, after voting input from the association's full membership, selects a 26-man All-America Team and eventually the Nagurski Trophy finalists. Committee members, by individual ballot, select the winner they regard as the best defensive player in college football.

Season tickets for the Red Wolves' 2018 football campaign, which includes six home games, are available for purchase.

Tickets may be purchased through the A-State Ticket Office, located at the Convocation Center's lower red entrance, in person, by phone at 870-972-2781 or online by visiting AStateRedWolves.com/Tickets.