Klotz led the Warhawk defense with nine tackles, including four solo and five assisted in UW-Whitewater’s 47-3 win over UW-La Crosse in the WIAC opener for both teams on Oct. 5. He added a tackle for a loss of a yard and was part of the Warhawk defense that forced a safety late in the game.
Also nominated:
UW-Eau Claire, Sean Graham, Senior, Linebacker, Hales Corners, Wis. (Whitnall)
UW-Oshkosh, Reese Dziedzic, Freshman, Linebacker, Crystal Lake, Ill. (South)
UW-Platteville, Andrew Belken, Sophomore, Outside Linebacker, East Dubuque, Ill.
UW-River Falls, Issac Neumann, Sophomore, Linebacker, New Richmond, Wis. (Somerset)
UW-Stevens Point, Matt Gaffney, Sophomore, Defensive Back, Menasha, Wis.
UW-Stout, Luke Bakkum, Junior, Linebacker, Oconomowoc, Wis.