The 2022 college football campaign is merely a month away which means it is time for preseason awards watch lists. Around the country, various organizations have submitted their rosters of top players at each of their respective positions to keep an eye on this coming fall.
The Florida Gators are usually well-represented on these lists and this season is no exception. Over the past week, the names of Orange and Blue athletes have trickled out, headlined by starting quarterback Anthony Richardson’s inclusion for the prestigious Maxwell Award, which is issued to the best overall player on the collegiate gridiron, as well as a handful of others.
Take a look below at the eight Florida football players who earned spots on eight preseason watch lists along with an official description of the award from the presenters themselves. Not only will the Gator Nation be watching these players closely but also the committees that assign these superlative honors.
Anthony Richardson – Maxwell Award
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The Maxwell Award is presented to the best player in college football. The award is named after Robert “Tiny” Maxwell, a Swarthmore College football player, coach, and sportswriter. The Maxwell Football Club was founded in 1935 by his friend, Bert Bell, to present awards in his name to promote football safety. The Maxwell Award was founded in 1937.
Anthony Richardson named to the Maxwell Award watch list
Brenton Cox Jr. – Chuck Bednarik Award
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The Chuck Bednarik Award is presented to the best defensive player in college football. The award is named after Chuck Bednarik, who was a 2x NFL Champion and 10x 1st Team All-Pro Linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1949-1962. Chuck was the last player in NFL history to play both ways of the ball full time. Chuck is also a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame. The…
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