The Maxwell Football Club today announced its watch lists for the 85th Maxwell Award presented annually to the outstanding player in college football, and for the 27th annual Chuck Bednarik Award presented annually to the outstanding defensive player in college football.
Clemson had two offensive players named to the Maxwell Award Watch List and two defensive players named to the Bednarik Award Watch List.
Quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei was named to the Maxwell Award Watch List after two exceptional starts as a freshman last season against Notre Dame and Boston College. Wide receiver Justyn Ross also cracked the list ahead of his much anticipated return to the field this season.