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Long Named Semifinalist for the John Mackey Award

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College junior tight end Hunter Long was named a semifinalist for the John Mackey Award. Given annually to the most outstanding collegiate tight end, the award recipient is selected by vote of the John Mackey Award Selection Committee.

The John Mackey Award is given to the collegiate tight end who best exemplifies the play, sportsmanship, academics, and community values of NFL Hall of Fame tight end John Mackey.

Long has been the top receiving tight end in the nation in 2020. The New Hampshire native leads all tight ends nationally in receptions (57) and receiving yards (685).