NEWPORT BEACH, CA. – The Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation announced the 42 candidates for the 2024 Lott IMPACT Trophy at a luncheon today in Newport Beach, the 21st season of this award.
The 42-man Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List is comprised of 18 defensive backs, 13 defensive linemen and 11 linebackers. There are 13 players from SEC schools, the most of any conference, followed by the Big Ten with 12, while the ACC and Big 12 each have seven players on the watch list, to go with three from independents.
The Lott IMPACT Trophy is the only major college football award that considers character. Named after former NFL Hall of Fame star Ronnie Lott, The Lott Trophy annually goes to the Defensive IMPACT Player of the Year, a player who has had the biggest impact on his team both on and off the field. IMPACT stands for Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity, all characteristics exhibited by Lott during his illustrious playing career.
Ronnie Lott addressed those in attendance, while USC defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn was the keynote speaker at the luncheon. Lynn was joined by Bruce Feldman of Fox Sports.
The annual winner is selected by a national voter panel, consisting of former winners, members of the media, coaches, and members of the Board of Directors of The IMPACT Foundation.
The winner will be announced at a gala, black-tie event at The Pacific Club in Newport Beach, CA on December 8.
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2024 Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List
David Bailey, LB, Stanford, Junior. 6-3, 240. Led Cardinal in tackles for loss with six and sacks with five last season. Economics major from Irvine, CA. California defensive player of the year out of Mater Dei HS.
Rueben Bain, DL, Miami, Sophomore. 6-3, 275. ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year and Freshman All-American. Made 44 tackles, 12.5 for a loss, including 7.5 sacks. Was also an All-ACC third team selection. Also an Academic All-ACC member.
Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas. Senior. 5-11, 194. Second team All-Big 12 last season. Scored three non-offensive touchdowns, sixth most in program history, and was a Jim Thorpe award semifinalist. Twice has been named to Big 12 Commissioner’s Academic honor roll.
Cobee Bryant, CB, Kansas, Senior, 6-0, 170. 2x All-Big 12 First team selection. Four interceptions (T-4 in Big 12) last season, Led Jayhawks to first Top 25 ranking in final AP poll since 2007.
Denzel Burke, CB, Ohio State. Senior. 6-1, 193. First team All-Big Ten selection and…
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