Pearcy was all over the field in a 20-17 win over Jamestown College (N.D.) on Sept. 10. He finished with 20 tackles, eight solo, 12 assisted. Pearcy intercepted a pass in the first quarter that led to UW-Stout’s first score of the game. He also forced a fumble in the second half.
Also nominated:
UW-Eau Claire, Chad Samuelson, Senior, Safety, St. Paul, Minn. (Cretin-Derham Hall)
UW-Oshkosh, Jack Breese, Senior, Free Safety, Kewaskum, Wis.
UW-Platteville, Bronzun Kyles, Sophomore, Defensive Line, Chicago, Ill. (Brother Rice)
UW-River Falls, Matt Ainsworth, Senior, Safety, Maple Grove, Minn. (Osseo)
UW-Stevens Point, Curtis Krump, Senior, Linebacker, Hankinson, N.D.
UW-Whitewater, Jesse Hamilton, Senior, Defensive Back, Racine, Wis. (Park)