BALTIMORE – University of South Alabama senior quarterback Jake Bentley was named to the 2021 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List announced Thursday by the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation, Inc., along with presenting sponsor A. O. Smith Corporation.
It's the second time this month that the Opelika, Ala., resident has been recognized after also making the Reese's Senior Bowl Watch List.
The Golden Arm Award annually recognizes the top senior or upperclassman quarterback set to graduate with their class. The semifinalists, finalists, and award recipient are selected by the distinguished Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Selection Committee, a group of prominent college football journalists, commentators, announcers, and former players.