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2026 College Football Award Watch Lists

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In early August 2026, the Maxwell Football Club released its preseason watch list for the 90th Maxwell Award, naming 81 players. Notable nominees include Rutgers running back Antwan Raymond, Florida Atlantic quarterback Caden Veltkamp, Louisville running back Isaac Brown, and Alabama wide receiver Ryan Coleman‑Williams. The club established a timeline for the award, with semifinalists to be named on November 10, finalists on November 24, and the winner announced on December 10 during the ESPN Home Depot College Football Awards Show. Later that day, the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) issued preseason watch lists for the Outland Trophy, the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, and the Maxwell Award. The Outland list included Delaware offensive lineman Steven Demboski, marking the program’s first selection, alongside players like Alabama’s Michael Carroll and Oregon’s Bear Alexander. The Nagurski Trophy list featured athletes such as Clemson’s Sammy Brown and Ohio State’s Kenyatta Jackson Jr. and Jaylen McClain. The FWAA’s Maxwell list included Houston quarterback Conner Weigman among the Big 12 candidates. On August 21, 2026, the Maxwell Football Club expanded its preseason announcements by releasing the watch list for the Chuck Bednarik Award, which recognizes the top defensive player in college football. The list includes approximately 91 student-athletes from 10 different conferences. Notable selections include Alabama players Bray Hubbard, Zabien Brown, and Yhonzae Pierre; BYU representatives Isaiah Glasker, Cade Uluave, and Faletau Satuala; and Ole Miss players Will Echoles and Keaton Thomas. ~~Other notable individuals include Kam Robinson (Virginia), DJ Walker (Ohio University), Blake Fletcher (Air Force), Ja’Bril Rawls (Florida State), and Kemari Copeland (Virginia Tech). By~~ On August ~~23, further details emerged regarding~~ 26, the ~~Bednarik list. Alabama’s Zabien Brown and Bray Hubbard were noted as recent~~ Maxwell Football Club announced the preseason ~~All-SEC first team selections, while Yhonzae Pierre was highlighted~~ watch list for ~~his previous season~~ the ninth annual Shaun Alexander Freshman of ~~eight sacks.~~ the Year Award, featuring 37 players from across the FBS. Honorees include Ole Miss wide receiver Caleb Cunningham and Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon.

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