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Minshew II Wins 2018 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award

BALTIMORE, Md. – Washington State quarterback won the 2018 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Presented by A.O. Smith, Monday.

The award is named after one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time, the prestigious award has been presented annually since 1987 to the nation's top college quarterback. Candidates must be a college senior or fourth-year junior on schedule to graduate with their class. Criteria to be considered for the award include character, citizenship, scholastic achievement, leadership qualities and athletic accomplishments.

Minshew II has thrown for 4,477 yards while completing 70.6 percent of his pass attempts (433-for-613) and tossed 36 touchdowns against nine interceptions, and added three rushing scores.