NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Texas Football junior JACK Joseph Ossai was named to the preseason watch list for the 17th annual Lott IMPACT Trophy on Thursday. Named after Pro Football Hall of Fame member Ronnie Lott, the Lott IMPACT Trophy is awarded to college football's Defensive IMPACT Player of the Year. IMPACT stands for Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity.
Ossai, a native of Conroe, Texas, started all 13 games in 2019 and led the Longhorns with 90 total tackles (62 solo), 13.5 tackles for loss, nine quarterback hurries and five sacks. He also logged two interceptions, one pass breakup, one forced fumble and one blocked kick.