2024 Football Watch Lists

Allstate Wuerffel Trophy (community service)
Alexander Teubner, Gr., S, Boise State
Dean Clark, Gr., S, Fresno State
Brayden Schager, Sr., QB, Hawai‘i
Patrick Garwo III, Sr., RB, Nevada
Caleb Medford, Jr., WR, New Mexico
Mekhi Shaw, Sr., WR, San Diego State
Jalen Apalit-Williams, Gr., S, San José State
Jackson Woodard, Sr., LB, UNLV
Jacob Garcia, Gr., LS, Utah State
Will Pelissier, Gr., WR, Wyoming

Biletnikoff Award (top receiver)
Ashton Jeanty, Jr., RB, Boise State
Tory Horton, Gr., WR, Colorado State
Mac Dalena, Sr., WR, Fresno State
Pofele Ashlock, So., WR, Hawai‘i
Luke Wysong, Jr., WR, New Mexico
Nick Nash, Sr., WR, San José State
Ricky White III, Sr., WR, UNLV
Jalen Royals, Sr., WR, Utah State

Bronko Nagurski Trophy (defensive player of the year)
Ahmed Hassenein, Sr., DE, Boise State
Jack Howell, Sr., S, Colorado State
Jackson Woodard, Sr., LB, UNLV
Ike Larsen, Jr., S, Utah State

Butkus Award (top linebacker)
Andrew Simpson, Jr., Boise State
Jackson Woodard, Sr., UNLV
Shae Suiaunoa, Gr., Wyoming
Semifinalist
Shae Suiaunoa, Gr., Wyoming

Chuck Bednarik Award (outstanding defensive player)
Ahmed Hassanein, Sr., DE, Boise State
Jackson Woodard, Sr., LB, UNLV
Ike Larsen, S, Jr., Utah State
Jordan Bertagnole, Gr., DT, Wyoming

Comeback Player of the Year Award
Latrell Caples, Sr., WR, Boise State
Keegan Holles, So., RB, Colorado State
Cam Lockridge, Sr., DB, Fresno State
Jacob Spomer, Sr., OL, Fresno State
Keyshawn Cobb, Sr., DB, Nevada
Patrick Garwo III, Sr., RB, Nevada
Luke Wysong, Jr., WR, New Mexico
Justin Lockhart, Sr., WR, San José State
Lawrence Falatea, Jr., DE, Utah State
Ike Larsen, Jr., S, Utah State
Spencer Petras, Gr., QB, Utah State
Dawaiian McNeely, Sr., RB, Wyoming

Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award
Maddux Madsen, So., QB
Mikey Keene, Jr., Fresno State
Hajj-Malik Williams, Sr., UNLV
QB Class of 2024
Maddux Madsen, So., QB
Hajj-Malik Williams, Sr., UNLV

Doak Walker Award (top running back)
Ashton Jeanty, Jr., Boise State
Malik Sherrod, Sr., Fresno State
Sean Dollars, Sr., Nevada
Marquez Cooper, Sr., San Diego State
Jai’Den Thomas, So., UNLV
Rahsul Faison, Sr., Utah State
Harrison Waylee, Sr., Wyoming

Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award (top offensive player who exhibits integrity, performance, teamwork, sportsmanship, drive, community and tenacity; must also be born in Texas and/or graduated from a Texas High School and/or played at a Texas-based junior college or currently playing at Texas D1 four-year college)
Ashton Jeanty, Jr., RB, Boise State
Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi, So., Colorado State
Raylen Sharpe, Gr., WR, Fresno State
Brayden Schager, Sr., Hawai‘i
Brendon Lewis, Sr., QB, Nevada
Savion Red, Jr., RB, Nevada
Jaden Smith, Sr., WR, Nevada
Caleb Medford, Jr., WR, New Mexico
Robert Briggs Jr., Jr., RB, Utah State

Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year (player who has demonstrated a record of leadership by exhibiting exceptional courage, integrity and sportsmanship both on and off the field)
Ahmed Hassanein, Sr., DE, Boise State
Jacob Gardner, Gr., OL, Colorado State
Logan Taylor, Sr., LB, Hawai’i
Nick Nash, Sr., WR, San José State
Jackson Woodard, Sr., LB, UNLV
Semifinalists
Ahmed Hassanein, Sr., DE, Boise State
Jacob Gardner, Gr., OL, Colorado State
Logan Taylor, Sr., LB, Hawai’i
Jackson Woodard, Sr., LB, UNLV

Jet Award (top kick returner)
Preseason
Jacob De Jesus, Sr., UNLV
Midseason
Tylan Hines, So., Hawai‘i

John Mackey Award (outstanding tight end)
John Michael Gyllenborg, Jr., Wyoming

Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award (top quarterback)
Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi, So., Colorado State
Mikey Keene, Jr., Fresno State
Brayden Schager, Sr., Hawai‘i

Lombardi Award (outstanding lineman)
Mose Vavao, OC, Sr., Fresno State
Tiger Shanks, OT, Sr., UNLV

Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award
Matthew Dapore, Sr., Air Force
Jonah Dalmas, Gr., Boise State
Dylan Lynch, Jr., Fresno State
John Hoyland, Sr., Wyoming

Manning Award (top quarterback)
Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi, So., Colorado State
Mikey Keene, Jr., Fresno State
Brayden Schager, Sr., Hawai‘i

Maxwell Award (outstanding player)
Ashton Jeanty, Jr., RB, Boise State
Tory Horton, Gr., WR, Colorado State
Brayden Schager, Sr., QB, Hawai‘i
Marquez Cooper, Sr., RB, San Diego State
Ricky White III, Sr., WR, UNLV
Jalen Royals, Sr., WR, Utah State
Semifinalist
Ashton Jeanty, Jr., RB, Boise State

Outland Trophy (best interior lineman)
Kage Casey, So., OT, Boise State
Jacob Gardner, Gr., C, Colorado State
Mose Vavao, Sr., C, Fresno State
Soane Toia, Sr., DT, San José State
Tiger Shanks, Sr., OL, UNLV
Jalen St. John, Sr., OG, UNLV
Jordan Bertagnole, Gr., DT, Wyoming

Patrick Mannelly Award (top long snapper)
Ryan Wintermeyer, Sr., San Diego State
Jacob Garcia, Sr., Utah State
Semifinalist
Ryan Wintermeyer, Sr., San Diego State

Paul “Bear” Bryant Coach of the Year Award
Spencer Danielson, Boise State

Paul Hornung Award (most versatile player)
Malik Sherrod, Sr., RB/KR, Fresno State
Cam Stone, Sr., DB/KR, Hawai‘i
Luke Wysong, Jr., WR/PR/KR, New Mexico
Kenan Christon, Sr., RB/KR, San Diego State
Jacob De Jesus, Sr., WR/KR/PR, UNLV

Paycom Jim Thorpe Award (best defensive back)
A’Marion McCoy, Sr., Boise State
Seyi Oladipo, Sr., Boise State
Jack Howell, Sr., Colorado State
Cameron Oliver, Sr., UNLV
Ike Larsen, Jr., Utah State
Semifinalist
Jalen Catalon, Sr., UNLV

Polynesian College Football Player of the Year
Tuasivi Nomura, LB, Sr., Fresno State
Daniel Taumalolo, OL, Sr., Fresno State
Mose Vavao, OL, Sr., Fresno State
Pofele Ashlock, WR, So., Hawai‘i
Ezra Evaimalo, DL, Sr., Hawai‘i
Luke Felix-Fualalo, OL, Sr., Hawai‘i
Sergio Muasau, OL, Sr., Hawai‘i
Jonah Panoke, WR, Sr., Hawai‘i
Maurice Ta‘ala, OL, Sr., Hawai‘i
Henry Ikahihifo, DL, Sr., Nevada
Tongiaki Mateialona, LB, Sr., Nevada
Tupu Alualu, DL, Sr., San Diego State
Myles Murao, OL, Jr., San Diego State
Ross Ulugalu-Maseuli, OL, Jr., San Diego State
Taniela Latu, LB, Sr., San José State
Quincy Likio, DL, Sr., San José State
Marist Talavou, OL, Sr., San José State
Soane Toia, DL, Sr., San José State
Jacob De Jesus, WR, Sr., UNLV
Tatuo Martinson, DL, Sr., UNLV
Falepule Alo, OL, Sr., Utah State
Tavo Motu‘apuaka, OL, So., Utah State
Shae Suiaunoa, LB, Gr., Wyoming
Nofoafia Tulafono, OL, Sr., Wyoming

Ray Guy Award (top punter)
James Ferguson-Reynolds, Jr., Boise State
Paddy Turner, Gr., Colorado State
Lucas Borrow, Gr., Hawai‘i
Aaron Rodriguez, Sr., New Mexico
Tyler Pastula, Sr., San Diego State
Marshall Nichols, Jr., UNLV
Stephen Kotsanlee, Sr., Utah State
Jack Culbreath, Gr., Wyoming

Reese’s Senior Bowl
Jamari Bellamy, DB, Air Force
Kage Casey, OL, Boise State
Ahmed Hassanein, DL, Boise State
Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
Mason Randolph, OL, Boise State
Tory Horton, WR, Colorado State
Devo Bridges, DL, Fresno State
Dean Clark, DB, Fresno State
Cam Lockridge, DB, Fresno State
Braylen Nelson, OL, Fresno State
Mose Vavao, OL, Fresno State
Kitan Crawford, DB, Nevada
Jalen Catalon, DB, UNLV
Tony Grimes, DB, UNLV
Ricky White III, WR, UNLV
Wyatt Bowles, OL, Utah State
Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State
Wyett Ekeler, DB, Wyoming
Shae Suiaunoa, LB, Wyoming
Nofoafia Tulafono, OL, Wyoming
Harrison Waylee, RB, Wyoming

Walter Camp Player of the Year
Ashton Jeanty, Jr., RB, Boise State
Tory Horton, Gr., WR, Colorado State
Ricky White III, Sr., WR, UNLV
Semifinalist
Ashton Jeanty, Jr., RB, Boise State