Kentucky offensive lineman Eli Cox and defensive lineman Deone Walker were named to the 2024 Outland Trophy Watch List on Tuesday.
Cox, a super senior from Nicholasville, was named second-team All-SEC by league coaches last season. He will be expected to anchor UK’s offensive line during the upcoming season.
Walker is coming off a sensational sophomore season in 2023. He led the Wildcats in tackles for loss (12.5), quarterback sacks (7.5) and quarterback hurries (8) last season.
Here are more details from UK Athletics:
LEXINGTON, Ky. – University of Kentucky football interior linemen Eli Cox and Deone Walker are two of the 75 men chosen for the 2024 Outland Trophy Watch List, it was announced by the Football Writers Association of America on Tuesday.