FSU football has several players getting recognized on preseason watch lists. These lists usually involve the best players across the country at their position. Have you wondered which FSU players were on which list? Here’s the entire list and what each award is for is they should win it:
- Jordan Travis–Maxwell Watch List (Outstanding Player in College Football), Davey O’Brien Award Watch List (Most Outstanding College QB)
- Trey Benson– Maxwell Watch List (Outstanding Player in College Football), Paul Hornung Award Watch List (Nation’s Most Versatile Player), Doak Walker Watch List (Top College Running Back)
- Jared Verse–Bronco Nagurski Watch List (Best Defensive Player in College Football), Wuerffel Trophy Watch List (Premier Community Service Award)
- Fentrell Cypress–Bronko Nagurski Watch List (Best Defensive Player in College Football)
- Jeremiah Byers–Outland Watch List (Best Interior OL)
- James Rosenberry– Patrick Mannelly Award (Top Long Snapper)
- Alex Mastromanno– Ray Guy Watch List (Top Punter)
- Maurice Smith– Rimington Trophy Watch List (Most Outstanding Center in College Football)
- Jaheim Bell– Mackey Award Watch List (Most Outstanding Tight End in College Football)
- Johnny Wilson– Biletnikoff Award Watch List (Most Outstanding FBS College Receiver)
- Keon Coleman– Biletnikoff Award Watch List (Most Outstanding FBS College Receiver)
That’s a lot of great players, and ironically, only three of those players originally began their careers at FSU and didn’t come via the transfer portal.