TEMPE, Ariz. – Arizona State senior running back Kalen Ballage has been named to the watch list for the 2017 Paul Hornung Award, presented by Texas Roadhouse, as announced today by the Louisville (KY) Sports Commission.
The award, given annually to the most versatile player in major college football, is named for 1956 Heisman Trophy winner and Louisville native Paul Hornung. A member of the College and Pro Football Hall of Fame, Hornung played every backfield position as well serving as placekicker and defensive back at the University of Notre Dame. Hornung was the number one overall pick in the 1957 NFL Draft, playing nine seasons with the Green Bay Packers.