Here are five things to know about Missouri’s redshirt sophomore tight end…
He leads the team in touchdown receptions
In Missouri seven games, Okwuegbunam leads the Tigers with five touchdowns and 400 receiving yards.
He was named to the 2018 Preseason All-SEC First Team
Okwuegbunam was named to the 2018 Preseason All-SEC First Team by the media. He was one of two Missouri players, including quarterback Drew Lock.
QB Drew Lock, Missouri
RB Damien Harris, Alabama
RB Benny Snell Jr., Kentucky
WR A.J. Brown, Ole Miss
WR Deebo Samuel, South Carolina
TE Albert Okwuegbunam, Missouri
OL Jonah Williams, Alabama
OL Greg Little, Ole Miss
OL Martez Ivey, Florida
OL Trey Smith, Tennessee
C Ross Pierschbacher, Alabama
He won the John Mackey Award this week
The Mackey Award is presented to the most outstanding Tight End in FBS college football each year.