NEW YORK, N.Y. (EMUEagles.com) — The Friends of John Mackey released the 2019 John Mackey Award Preseason Watch List today, July 19. Representing the Eastern Michigan University football team on the list is senior tight end Thomas Odukoya (Almere, Netherlands-Helen Parkhurst-Garden City C.C.).
The John Mackey Award is given annually to the most outstanding collegiate tight end. The award recipient is selected by a vote of the John Mackey Award Selection Committee. The 2019 Mackey Award recipient will be announced on Dec. 11, and be presented with the award, Dec. 12, at The Home Depot College Football Awards Red Carpet Show on ESPNU.