Moore, Ayers, Jones named to major watch lists

From UCLA:

Junior free safety Rahim Moore and junior outside linebacker Akeem Ayers were named to the watch list of the Bednarik Award, presented annually to the nation’s top defender.

Junior defensive end Datone Jones, who suffered a fractured right foot in Tuesday morning’s practice, has been named to the watch list of the Hendricks Award (nation’s top defensive end).

Moore, who led the nation with 10 interceptions in 2009, has also been named to the watch lists of the Lott Trophy (nation’s top/impact defender), Nagurski Trophy (nation’s top defender) and Thorpe Award (nation’s top defensive back).

Ayers, who scored three defensive touchdowns a year ago, is also on the watch lists of the Lott Trophy, Nagurski Trophy and the Rotary Lombardi Award (nation’s top lineman).