WrestlingRevealed.com has learned that James Laurinaitis has won the Butkus Award.

James Laurinaitis is a linebacker for Ohio State University. The Butkus Award is given each year to the best linebacker in the nation.

Some of you are probably wondering why this is being reported on a wrestling website. Well, James Laurinaitis is the son of the legendary Road Warrior Animal (real name Joe Laurinaitis). His uncle, John Laurinaitis, also happens to be the guy in charge of hiring and firing people for WWE.

Many people had speculated that James Laurinaitis would pursue a career in wrestling, but it looks like his football career is coming along rather nicely.

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