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Mata’afa Named To Lott Impact Trophy Watch List

By: Washington State Athletic Communications

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. - Washington State defensive lineman has been named to the 2017 Lott IMPACT Trophy, The Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation announced recently.

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. Founded in 2004 by The Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation, The Lott Trophy is the first and only college football award to equally recognize athletic performance and the personal character attributes of the player. The Lott Trophy is given to the player who exhibits the same characteristics Lott embodied during his distinguished career: Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity.