KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Western Michigan redshirt senior center Jacob Gideon has been named to the 2024 Lombardi Award Watch List.
Gideon is one of just 90 student-athletes to make the watch list, which represents the very best from all FBS linemen and linebackers.
The Lombardi Award was established in 1970 in memory of legendary coach Vince Lombardi. It is presented to outstanding linemen who best epitomize their values of leadership, courage, performance, and discipline on and off the field. Furthermore, the watch list includes players who consistently show the values of strength, agility, and football acumen in their respective positions.