Over the next two weeks, Go Joe Bruin will be tracking the numerous UCLA Football players that will be named to several preseason award watch lists.
Despite a down 2016 season, the UCLA Football team is looking to bounce back in 2017 and they will do that with the help of several very talented Bruins… and a lot of those Bruins are getting some early recognition.
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During the next two weeks, preseason college football award watch lists will be announced and several Bruins are expected to be named (and have already). Here at Go Joe Bruin, we want you to be up-to-date with all this info so we will be tracking which Bruins are being awarded for their talents.
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UCLA Football players on Watch Lists:
Lott IMPACT Trophy (awarded to top defender) – Kenny Young
Rimington Trophy (awarded to best center) – Scott Quessenberry
Maxwell Award (awarded to player of the year) – Josh Rosen
Bednarik Award (awarded to best defender) – Kenny Young
John Mackey Award (awarded to top TE) – Austin Roberts
Ray Guy Award (awarded to best punter) – N/A
Lou Groza Award (awarded to best kicker) – N/A
Bronko Nagurski Award (awarded to best defender) – N/A
Outland Trophy Award (awarded to top interior lineman) – Scott Quessenberry
Jim Thorpe Award (awarded to top defensive back) – Jaleel Wadood
Hornung Award (awarded to most versatile player) – N/A
Butkus Award (awarded to best linebacker) – Kenny Young
Biletnikoff Award (awarded to the best receiver) – N/A
Paul Wuerffel Trophy (awarded for service, athletics and academics) – Kenny Young
Davey O’Brien Award (awarded to the top quarterback) – Josh Rosen
Doak Walker Award (awarded to the best running back) – N/A
Walter Camp Award (awarded to the player of the year) – N/A
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Stay with Go Joe Bruin as we will keep this list updated throughout the next two weeks. Go Bruins!