Maryland running back Roman Hemby and linebacker Jaishawn Barham were named to preseason watch lists this week.
Hemby was named Wednesday to the Doak Walker Award watch list, and Barham was named Thursday to the Butkus Award watch list. Both awards are presented to the nation’s best at each player’s respective position.
Hemby, now a redshirt sophomore, proved to be one of the Big Ten’s best running backs last year. He ranked top-six in the conference in both rushing touchdowns (10) and yards per carry (5.26). In total, Hemby tallied 989 rushing yards, the 12th-most in program history.