Michigan senior tight end Jake Butt today won the John Mackey Award as the nation's outstanding tight end. He's the first Wolverine to win the award.
"It's a great honor, first and foremost, especially for this team," Butt said in a released statement. "One thing coach (Jim) Harbaugh says, 'A rising tide raises all ships.' So it's great to win this award. I want to thank the guys in this group; this is our award, really it's not a one-man award. I really thank everyone on this team, this coaching staff, my position coach Jay Harbaugh, my family and everyone that's helped me achieve this great award.