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Hennigan Named to Paul Hornung Award Watch List

BOONE, N.C. — App State senior Thomas Hennigan has been named to the watch list for the Paul Hornung Award, which is given annually to the most versatile FBS player in the country.

The Louisville Sports Commission released the 50-player list for an award that's presented by Texas Roadhouse.

Hennigan has been tabbed a preseason All-Sun Belt Conference selection as a wide receiver and punt returner after being the statistical leader in both categories last year for a 13-1 team that finished in the top 20 of both national polls. He has started at receiver in all 40 of his career games since enrolling before the 2017 season and already is tied for seventh place in App State history with 14 touchdown receptions.