Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson is a semifinalist for the Maxwell Award and Tiger defenders Christian Wilkins and Cordrea Tankersley are both semifinalists for the Bednarik Award.
The announcements were made by Maxwell Football Club President Ron Jaworski on Monday.
The Maxwell Award is presented each year to the Collegiate Player of the Year, while the Bednarik Award is presented to the Outstanding Defensive Player of the Year. Each award has a list of 18 semifinalists. Voting is conducted throughout the nation by head football coaches, sports information directors and selected national media.
Watson was a finalist for the Maxwell Award last year.