Mleziva guided the Pointer defense that gave up only six points to Willamette University (Ore.) on Saturday. He led the defense with 15 tackles, including one and half for a loss, and one interception.
Also nominated:
UW-Eau Claire, Kalan Stittleburg, Senior, Outside Linebacker, Neillsville, Wis.
UW-Oshkosh, Andrew Thompson, Junior, Defensive End, Greendale, Wis.
UW-Platteville, Nick Snyder, Junior, Linebacker, Mt. Morris, Ill.
UW-Stout, Jason Brenner, Senior, Defensive Back, Menomonie, Wis.
UW-Whitewater, Zack Cook, Senior, Defensive Line, Necedah, Wis.