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Tulsa’s Tyler Smith Named to the Preseason Watch List for the Outland Trophy


DALLAS, Texas –– Tulsa Golden Hurricane sophomore offensive tackle Tyler Smith was one of 80 players named to the Outland Trophy Preseason Watch List, as announced today by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA).

The award, in its 75th year, is presented to college football's best interior lineman on offense or defense. This year's list includes 26 offensive tackles, 26 guards, 16 centers and 13 defensive tackles.

Smith, a 6'6', 322-pound from Fort Worth, Texas, started all nine games in 2020 at left tackle for the Hurricane and earned Freshman All-America honors by the FWAA and The Athletic.