Kaufusi is one of 97 players from 61 schools and all 10 Division I FBS conferences on the list. The 6-foot-9 Kaufusi, who played basketball for BYU earlier in his career, led the Cougars with six sacks last season, and also made 67 total tackles. He’s one of 24 defensive ends on the list.
Bushman was named to the 2018 John Mackey Award preseason watch list on Friday. The award is given annually to the most outstanding tight end in college football.
Bushman led all freshman tight ends in 2017 with 49 catches for 520 yards and earned Freshman All-America honors from USA Today, the FWAA and 247sports.