CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Conference led the way with 13 quarterbacks named to the 2024 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award preseason watch list, the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation, Inc., along with presenting sponsor A. O. Smith Corporation announced. This season’s list acknowledges 63 of the nation’s leading quarterbacks, representing all 10 FBS conferences, as well as football independent.
The award annually recognizes the top senior or upperclassman quarterback set to graduate with their class.
The ACC, which had the most quarterbacks on the list among all conferences, was represented by Thomas Castellanos of Boston College, Ashton Daniels of Stanford, Kyron Drones of Virginia Tech, Haynes King of Georgia Tech, Cade Klubnik of Clemson, Grayson McCall of NC State, Kyle McCord of Syracuse, Fernando Mendoza of California, Tyler Shough of Louisville, Preston Stone of SMU, DJ Uiagalelei of Florida State, Cam Ward of Miami and Nate Yarnell of Pitt.
The preseason watch list, semifinalists, finalists, and award recipient are selected by the distinguished Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Selection Committee, a group of prominent college football journalists, commentators, announcers, and former players.
The namesake of the Golden Arm Award has a storied history. Johnny Unitas was an 18-year veteran of the NFL, who played his collegiate career at the University of Louisville before joining the Baltimore Colts in 1958. His career passing figures include 2,830 pass completions for 40,239 yards, 290 touchdowns and throwing a touchdown pass in 47 consecutive games.
This year’s award winner will be presented the Golden Arm Award trophy at the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award celebration at the Four Seasons Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland on Friday, December 6, 2024.
Giving life to the commitment to give back, the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation, Inc. and presenting sponsor A. O. Smith continue to promote football on all levels by providing financial aid to deserving young scholar-athletes.
ACC Representatives on the 2024 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Preseason Watch List:
Name, School, Class, Position
Thomas Castellanos, Boston College, Junior,…
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