DALLAS – Oregon State redshirt senior linebacker Hamilcar Rashed Jr. and redshirt junior offensive lineman were recognized on national preseason watch lists on Tuesday. Rashed Jr., is on the watch list for the Nagurski Trophy, given annually to the nation's defensive player of the year. Kipper, meanwhile, is on the Outland watch list, which recognizes the top interior lineman.
Rashed Jr. has been recognized on preseason watch lists for the Butkus and Bednarik Awards as well as the Lott IMPACT Trophy. He has also been selected as a preseason All-American by the Walter Camp Football Foundation, Phil Steele and The Sporting News.