MEMPHIS, Tenn. – University of Memphis football's wide receiver Calvin Austin III and defensive back Quindell Johnson were named to national watch lists on Monday, the Maxwell Football Club announced. Austin III was named to the Maxwell Award Watch List powered by Mammoth Tech, while Johnson was tabbed for the Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List powered by Mammoth Tech.
The Maxwell Award is presented annually to the outstanding player in college football, while the Chuck Bednarik Award is presented annually to the outstanding defensive player in college football.
Austin III had a breakout season for the Tigers in 2020, earning First-Team All-American Athletic Conference honors.