LITTLE ROCK, AR- Millsaps Majors' defensive end Zach Bell has been named a Cliff Harris Award Finalist which honors the small school defensive player of the year. 

The award is named for former Dallas Cowboy Cliff Harris who came from a small town in Arkansas and Ouachita Baptist in Arkansas to play 10 years for the Dallas Cowboys at safety. Harris played in five Super Bowls and six Pro Bowls. This award recognizes defensive excellence at the Division II, Division III and NAIA level. 

The selection committee consists of great coaches such as Gene Stallings and Cowboy greats like Drew Pearson and Roger Staubach. 

The two-time Southern Athletic Association's Defensive Player of the Year and two-time Second-Team All-Region junior enjoyed his finest season as a Major to date in 2013. Bell recorded 12 sacks and 19.5 tackles for loss in 10 games this season.

The winner of the Cliff Harris Award will be announced Christmas Eve and later honored at the Little Rock Touchdown Club awards banquet in February. 

To view all of the finalists and read more about the award visit CliffHarrisAward.com