Pac-12 football stars recognized on NCFAA preseason award watchlists
The National College Football Awards Association has begun releasing the preseason watchlists for sixteen different prestigious NCAA football awards. Watchlist announcements began Monday, July 19th and will continue through Friday, July 30th. Pac-12 football players on both sides of the ball are well represented on each watchlist thus far. Follow below to see which Pac-12 stars have been chosen for each watchlist and check-in throughout the next two weeks as lists are announced.
To get even more prepared for the upcoming season, don't miss Pac-12 Network's coverage of the 2021 Pac-12 Football Media Day on July 27 from Hollywood. Live coverage will be presented on Pac-12 Network with additional content across Pac-12.com and Pac-12 social channels.
Maxwell Award Watchlist
Named on behalf of Robert W. "Tiny" Maxwell, a former college player and official in the early 1900s, the Maxwell Award is presented to the college player of the year by the Maxwell Football Club.
| Charlie Brewer | Quarterback | SR | Utah |
| Jayden Daniels | Quarterback | SO | Arizona State |
| Austin Jones | Running back | JR | Stanford |
| Dorian Thompson-Robinson | Quarterback | SR | UCLA |
| Kedon Slovis | Quarterback | JR | USC |
Bedarik Award Watchlist
Named after Chuck Bednarik, a three-time All-American at the University of Pennsylvania, the Bedarik Award is presented to the top college defensive player of the year by the Maxwell Football Club.
| Cameron Goode | Linebacker | SR | California |
| Drake Jackson | Linebacker | JR | USC |
| Nate Landman | Linebacker | SR | Colorado |
| Devin Lloyd | Linebacker | JR | Utah |
| Chase Lucas | Cornerback | SR | Arizona State |
| Trent McDuffie | Cornerback | SO | Washington |
| Avery Roberts | Linebacker | JR | Oregon State |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | Defensive End | SO | Oregon |
| Edefuan Ulofoshio | Linebacker | SO | Washington |
Davey O'Brien Award
The Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award is presented annually to the nation’s best college quarterback and is the oldest and most prestigious national quarterback award.
| Charlie Brewer | Quarterback | SR | Utah |
| Jayden Daniels | Quarterback | SO | Arizona State |
| Dorian Thompson-Robinson | Quarterback | SR | UCLA |
| Kedon Slovis | Quarterback | JR | USC |
Doak Walker Award
The Doak Walker Award dates back to 1900 and is presented annually to the nation's best college running back.
| Max Borghi | Running Back | SR | Washington State |
| Jarek Broussard | Running Back | SO | Colorado |
| Travis Dye | Running Back | JR | Oregon |
| Alex Fontenot | Running Back | JR | Colorado |
| Keaontay Ingram | Running Back | SR | USC |
| Austin Jones | Running Back | JR | Stanford |
| Vavae Malepeai | Running Back | SR | USC |
| Sean McGrew | Running Back | SR | Washington |
| DeaMonte "Chip" Trayanum | Running Back | SO | Arizona State |
| CJ Verdell | Running Back | JR | Oregon |
| Rachaad White | Running Back | JR | Arizona State |
| Michael Wiley | Running Back | SO | Arizona |
Biletnikoff Award
The Biletnikoff Award recognizes the country's top college pass catcher, regardless of position.
| Max Borghi | Running Back | SR | Washington State |
| Johnny Johnson III | Wide Receiver | SR | Oregon |
| Drake London | Wide Receiver | JR | USC |
| Tahj Washington | Wide Receiver | JR | USC |
| Michael Wilson | Wide Receiver | JR | Stanford |
John Mackey Award
The John Mackey Award is presented to the nation's most outstanding tight end in honor of John Mackey, only the second true tight end to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
| Greg Dulcich | Tight End | RS JR | UCLA |
| Cole Fotheringham | Tight End | JR | Utah |
| Cade Otton | Tight End | JR | Washington |
| Teagan Quitoriano | Tight End | JR | Oregon State |
| Brady Russell | Tight End | JR | Colorado |
| Jake Tonges | Tight End | RS SR | California |
| Benjamin Yurosek | Tight End | SO | Stanford |
Rimington Trophy
The Rimington Trophy is presented to the nation's premier center by the Boomer Esiason Foundation.
| Nathan Eldridge | Center | RS SR | Oregon State |
| Alex Forsyth | Center | JR | Oregon |
| Brian Greene | Center | RS SR | Washington State |
| Josh McCauley | Center | RS SR | Arizona |
| Michael Saffell | Center | SR | California |
| Luke Wattenberg | Center | SR | Washington |
| Dohnovan West | Center | SO | Arizona State |
Butkus Award
The Butkus Award is presented to the nation's best linebacker by the Butkus Foundation.
| Drake Jackson | Linebacker | JR | USC |
| Nate Landman | Linebacker | SR | Colorado |
| Devin Lloyd | Linebacker | JR | Utah |
| Avery Roberts | Linebacker | RS JR | Oregon State |
| Merlin Robertson | Linebacker | JR | Arizona State |
| Noah Sewell | Linebacker | SO | Oregon |
| Zion Tupuola-Fetui | Linebacker | SO | Washington |
| Edefuan Ulofoshio | Linebacker | SO | Washington |
Paycom Jim Thorpe Award
The Paycom Jim Thorpe Award is presented to the nation's best defensive back by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame and Paycom.
| Chase Lucas | Defensive Back | RS SR | Arizona State |
| Trent McDuffie | Defensive Back | SO | Washington |
| Chris Steele | Defensive Back | JR | USC |
| Mykael Wright | Defensive Back | SO | Oregon |
Bronko Nagurski Trophy
The Bronko Nagurski Trophy is presented to the nation's most outstanding defensive player by the Charlotte Touchdown Club.
| Thomas Booker | Defensive End | SR | Stanford |
| Drake Jackson | Linebacker | JR | USC |
| Tyler Johnson | Defensive End | RS JR | Arizona State |
| Nate Landman | Linebacker | SR | Colorado |
| Devin Lloyd | Linebacker | JR | Utah |
| Trent McDuffie | Cornerback | SO | Washington |
| Chris Steele | Defensive Back | JR | USC |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | Defensive End | SO | Oregon |
| Edefuan Ulofoshio | Linebacker | SO | Washington |
Outland Trophy
The Outland Trophy is presented to the nation's most outstanding interior lineman by the Football Writers Association of America.
| Henry Bainivalu | Offensive Lineman | JR | Washington |
| Nathan Eldridge | Offensive Lineman | RS SR | Oregon State |
| Alex Forsyth | Offensive Lineman | JR | Oregon |
| Jaxson Kirkland | Offensive Lineman | JR | Washington |
| Jermayne Lole | Defensive Line | SR | Arizona State |
| Abraham Lucas | Offensive Lineman | RS SR | Washington State |
| Walter Rouse | Offensive Lineman | JR | Stanford |
| Dohnovan West | Offensive Lineman | JR | Arizona State |
Lou Groza Award
The Lou Groza Award is presented to the nation's top place-kicker by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission.
| Jadon Redding | Place-kicker | SO | Utah |
Ray Guy Award
The Ray Guy Award is presented to the college punter of the year by the Augusta (Ga.) Sports Council.
| Ben Griffiths | Punter | RS JR | USC |
| Ryan Sanborn | Punter | JR | Stanford |
| Michael Turk | Punter | RS SR | Arizona State |
Paul Hornung Award
The Paul Hornung Award is presented to the most versatile player in college football by the Louisville Sports Commission and Texas Roadhouse.
| Britain Covey | Wide Receiver | JR | Utah |
| Travell Harris | Wide Receiver | RS SR | Washington State |
| Kyle Philips | Wide Receiver | RS JR | UCLA |
| Nikko Remigio | Wide Receiver | SR | California |
| Mykael Wright | Defensive Back | SO | Oregon |
Wuerffel Trophy
The Wuerffel Trophy is presented to the player who best combines exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievement by the All Sports Association of Fort Walton Beach.
| Jaydon Grant | Defensive Back | RS JR | Oregon State |
| Nate Landman | Linebacker | SR | Colorado |
| Race Porter | Punter | SR | Washington |
| Isaiah Sanders | Quarterback | Sixth Year | Stanford |
| Mika Tafua | Defensive Line | JR | Utah |
| Bryce Wolma | Tight End | SR | Arizona |
Walter Camp Award
The Water Camp Award is presented to the nation's most outstanding player by the Walter Camp Football Foundation.
| Jayden Daniels | Quarterback | SO | Arizona State |
| Kedon Slovis | Quarterback | JR | USC |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | Defensive End | SO | Oregon |