Chestnut Hill, Mass. – Boston College sophomore running back Jon Hilliman was named to the preseason watch list for the Doak Walker Award, the PwC SMU Athletic Forum announced on Thursday. The award is presented annually to the nation’s top running back.
Hilliman returns as the Eagles’ top scorer, notching 13 rushing touchdowns in his freshman campaign. He earned all-Atlantic Coast Conference third-team honors and was named the ECAC Co-Rookie of the Year. The Plainfield, N.J., native broke BC’s rookie record for rushing attempts with 210 and tied for ninth in BC single-season record books for rushing touchdowns.