One of the things that we watch as the season draws nearer and nearer is the parade of preseason award watch lists that make the rounds. At this point, we are pretty much through the numerous players identified, so we thought we’d queue up a runny tally of which Ohio State football players made which lists.
Keep in mind, that just because a player isn’t on a list doesn’t mean he can’t be added later. Also, these watch lists will be paired down as the season goes on based on performance and perspective (sometimes more of the latter).
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As you can guess, there are quite a few Buckeyes on these watch lists because — well, football factory and all.
Kamryn Babb, Wide Receiver
Named to the following watch lists for 2022
- Wuerffel Trophy (Community Service)
Denzel Burke, Cornerback
Named to the following watch lists for 2022
- Jim Thorpe Award (Top defensive back)
Zach Harrison, Defensive End
Named to the following watch lists for 2022
- Lott IMPACT Trophy (college football’s defensive best in character and performance)
- Lombardi Award (college football lineman of the year)
TreVeyon Henderson, Running Back
Named to the following watch lists for 2022
- Walter Camp Preseason All-American
- Maxwell Award (college football player of the year)
- Doak Walker Award (top running back)
- Big Ten preseason honoree
Ronnie Hickman, Safety
Named to the following watch lists for 2022
- Lott IMPACT Trophy (college football’s defensive best in character and performance)
- Jim Thorpe Award (Top defensive back)
Paris Johnson, Offensive Tackle (Junior)
Named to the following watch lists for 2022
- Outland Trophy (top interior lineman)
- Lombardi Award (college football lineman of the year)
Dawand Jones, Offensive Tackle
Named to the following watch lists for 2022
- Walter Camp preseason Second-team All-American
- Outland Trophy (top interior lineman)
- Lombardi Award (college football lineman of the year)
Bradley Robinson, Longsnapper
Named to the following watch lists for 2022
- Patrick Mannelly Award (longsnapper of the year)
Noah Ruggles, Kicker
Named to the following watch lists for 2022
- Walter Camp Second-team Preseason All-American
- Lou Groza Award (top placekicker)
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Wide Receiver
Named to the following watch lists for 2022
- Walter Camp Preseason All-American
- Maxwell Award (college football player of the year)
- Fred Biletnikoff Award (top wide-receiver)
- Big Ten preseason honors
C.J. Stroud, Quarterback
Named to the following watch lists for 2022
- Maxwell Award (college football player of the year)
- Davey O’Brien Award (top quarterback)
- Big Ten preseason honors
Luke Wypler, Center
Named to the following watch lists for 2022
- Rimington Trophy (top center)