Adler led the Blue Devil defense to a 31-0 shutout over Jamestown College (N.D.) in UW-Stout’s season-opener with a game-high 12 tackles, four solo. Five of his tackles were for two yards or less and two went for tackles for losses of four yards. Adler had three special team tackles.
Also nominated:
UW-Eau Claire, Sean Graham, Junior, Inside Linebacker, Hales Corner, Wis. (Whitnall)
UW-Platteville, Corey Marks, Senior, Defensive Line, New Lenox, Ill.