NEW YORK – Boston College graduate tight end Tommy Sweeney was named a semifinalist for the John Mackey Award by the Mackey Foundation on Thursday. Eight semifinalists were identified for the award, which recognizes the top tight end in college football.
The 2018 John Mackey recipient will be announced on Dec. 5, 2018 and be presented with the award a day later at the College Football Awards show on ESPNU. The list of semifinalists will be trimmed to a group of finalists on No. 22.
Sweeney leads the Eagles with 26 receptions and is third on the team with 237 receiving yards.