Cano made several big plays in the team’s 28-21 overtime win at UW-La Crosse on Nov. 5. He intercepted two passes and was credited with seven solo and eight total tackles. His first interception came at the UW-River Falls four yard line to stop a UW-La Crosse drive with the Eagles leading 14-7 at the time. His second interception came in the overtime session at the Falcon 13 yardline to end the game.
Also nominated:
UW-Eau Claire, Sean Graham, Sophomore, Inside Linebacker, Hales Corners, Wis. (Whitnall)
UW-Oshkosh, Taylor Goodman, Junior, Linebacker, South Wayne, Wis. (Black Hawk)
UW-Platteville, Jaylan Bailey, Frehman, Defensive Back, University Park, Ill. (Crete-Monroe)
UW-Stevens Point, Justin Scray, Senior, Defensive End, Pound, Wis. (Coleman)
UW-Stout, Ryan Ericksen, Junior, Defensive Lineman, Stanley, Wis. (Stanley-Boyd)
UW-Whitewater, Noah Timm, Junior, Defensive Back, Two Rivers, Wis.