University of Cincinnati tight ends Leonard Taylor and Josh Whyle both were named to the preseason watch list for the John Mackey Award, presented annually to the top tight end in college football.
The Mackey Foundation on Friday announced the list that includes the two Bearcats and 52 other FBS tight ends.
Cincinnati is one of five schools (Georgia, Michigan, Penn State and South Carolina) with multiple players on the list.
Taylor, a 6-foot-5, 255-pound graduate student, had career-highs in catches (28), yards (268) and touchdowns (four) last season.
The Springfield, Ohio, native started 13 of 14 games in 2021, catching a pass in every game.