NEW ORLEANS – Appalachian State’s Darrynton Evans and Zac Thomas along with Arkansas State’s Kirk Merritt all earned a spot on the 2019 watch list for the Maxwell Award announced Monday afternoon by the Maxwell Football Club.
The Maxwell Award, named in honor of Robert W. "Tiny" Maxwell, has been given to America's College Player of the Year since 1937. Maxwell's contributions to the game of football were extensive, including time as a player, a sportswriter and an official.
The Maxwell Award is a member of the National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA), which encompasses the most prestigious awards in college football.