These pictures, from the Dec. 7 banquet for the presentation of the Bronko Nagurski Trophy to Temple senior linebacker Tyler Matakevich, were provided by the Charlotte Touchdown Club and Treasured Events of Charlotte.  Matakevich is the 23rd winner of the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, which goes annually to FWAA’s selection as the best defensive player in college football.

Temple linebacker Tyler Matakevich, winner of the 2015 Bronko Nagurski Trophy, with FWAA 2015 president Lee Barfknecht. Photo by Ron J.Deshaies/Treasured Events of Charlotte.

Finalists for the 2015 Bronko Nagurki Trophy (left to right): Jeremy Cash of Duke, Carl Nassib of Penn State, Shaq Lawson of Clemson, Reggie Ragland of Alabama and winner Tyler Matakevich of Temple. Photo by Ron J.Deshaies/Treasured Events of Charlotte.

Temple linebacker Tyler Matakevich on the big screen as the finalists for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy were introduced. Photo by Ron J.Deshaies/Treasured Events of Charlotte.

FWAA President Lee Barfknecht speaks at the Bronko Nagurski Trophy presentation banquet in Charlotte. Photo by Ron J.Deshaies/Treasured Events of Charlotte.

Temple linebacker Tyler Matakevich steps forward to accept the Bronko Nagurski Trophy after being named the 2015 winner by FWAA President Lee Barfknect (right). Photo by Ron J.Deshaies/Treasured Events of Charlotte.

Former Ohio State linebacker Randy Gradishar, a member of the FWAA’s 1973 All-America Team, received the Bronko Nagurski Legends Award. Photo by Ron J.Deshaies/Treasured Events of Charlotte.

Auburn coach Gus Malzahn was the keynote speaker at the Bronko Nagurski Trophy presentation banquet on Dec. 7, 2015, in Charlotte. Photo by Ron J.Deshaies/Treasured Events of Charlotte.

The Bronko Nagurski Trophy, presented annually since 1993 by the Football Writers Association of America to the best defensive player in college football. Photo by Ron J.Deshaies/Treasured Events of Charlotte.

The stage is set for the presentation of the 2015 Bronko Nagurski Trophy. Photo by Ron J.Deshaies/Treasured Events of Charlotte.

Table decorations at the Bronko Nagurski Trophy presentation banquet in Charlotte. Photo by Ron J.Deshaies/Treasured Events of Charlotte.

Signing cards available to guests who wanted autographs from Randy Gradishar and the finalists for the 2015 Bronko Nagurski Trophy. Photo by Ron J.Deshaies/Treasured Events of Charlotte.

The Charlotte Touchdown Club’s logo was carved in ice for a reception preceding the banquet and presentation of the 2015 Bronko Nagurski Trophy. Photo by Ron J.Deshaies/Treasured Events of Charlotte.

Bronko Nagurski Legends Award winner Randy Gradishar, Shaq Lawson of Clemson, Reggie Ragland of Alabama, Tyler Matakevich of Temple and Carl Nassib of Penn State take part of a forum with students from Charlotte area schools. Photo by Ron J.Deshaies/Treasured Events of Charlotte.

Jerseys of former standout players that were up for bids in a silent auction before the Bronko Nagurski Trophy presentation banquet. Photo by Ron J.Deshaies/Treasured Events of Charlotte.