The Lombardi Award Committee announced today that linebacker Barrett Carter, offensive lineman Blake Miller and defensive lineman Peter Woods have been named as three of 90 candidates on the watch list for the Lombardi Award, presented annually to the most outstanding lineman or linebacker in college football. Additional information from the Lombardi Award Committee is included below.
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HOUSTON (August 15, 2024) – The Lombardi Award™ Committee proudly releases the 2024 Preseason Watchlist, featuring 90 of the nation’s top linemen and linebackers. This list consists of a select group of talented athletes representing the very best from all FBS conferences and independents, based on previous performances and potential for the coming season.
This marks the 51st anniversary of the award which has been handed out in Houston, Texas since its inception. The 2024 award dinner will take place on December, 11, 2024 and net proceeds from gala sponsorship and table sales are dedicated to supporting cancer research and families and patients battling cancer.
The watchlist showcases a balanced distribution across eligible positions: 18 defensive tackles, 17 defensive ends, and 19 linebackers on defense; and 18 offensive tackles, 10 offensive guards, 6 offensive centers, and 2 tight ends on offense. This diverse group hails from the nation’s top conferences: the SEC with 19 players, Big Ten with 18 players, and Big 12 with 13, and has strong representation from the ACC, American Athletic, Conference USA, Sun Belt, Pac-12, Mountain West, MAC, and Independent teams.
Lombardi Award™ Watch List
LB Leo Lowin, Army (AAC)
LB Colin Ramos, Navy (AAC)
OG Brant Banks, Rice (AAC)
DT Patrick Jenkins, Tulane (AAC)
DE Desmond Little, UAB (AAC)
LB Barrett Carter, Clemson (ACC)
OT Blake Miller, Clemson (ACC)
DT Peter Woods, Clemson (ACC)
OT Darius Washington, Florida State (ACC)
DE Patrick Payton, Florida State (ACC)
DE Ashton Gillotte, Louisville (ACC)
DE Rueben Bain Jr., Miami (ACC)
DE Kaimon Rucker, North Carolina (ACC)
OG Logan Parr, SMU (ACC)
DT Aeneas Peeples, Virginia Tech (ACC)
DL Antwaun Powell-Ryland, Virginia Tech (ACC)
LB Jay Higgins, Iowa (Big 10)
LB Nick Jackson, Iowa (Big 10)
OC Logan Jones, Iowa (Big 10)
DT Mason Graham, Michigan (Big 10)
DT Kenneth Grant, Michigan (Big 10)
TE Colston Loveland, Michigan (Big 10)
OT Aireontae Ersery, Minnesota (Big 10)
LB Xander Mueller, Northwestern (Big 10)
OG Donovan…