Today saw a bevy of finalist announcements for the various end-of-year college football awards. Here’s a round up of all the awards and their finalists:
Chuck Bednarik Award (Defensive Player of the Year)
Anthony Barr, UCLA; Aaron Donald, Pittsburgh; C.J. Moseley, Alabama
Biletnikoff Award (Top receiver)
Brandin Cooks, Oregon State; Mike Evans, Texas A&M; Sammy Watkins, Clemson
Lou Groza Award (Top place kicker)
Roberto Aguayo, Florida State; Anthony Fera, Texas; Marvin Kloss, South Florida
Ray Guy Award (Top Punter)
Tom Hornsey, Memphis; Drew Kaser, Texas A&M; Cody Webster, Purdue
Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year)
Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M; A.J. McCarron, Alabama; Jameis Winston, Florida State
Davey O’Brien Award (Top quarterback)
Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M; A.J. McCarron, Alabama; Jameis Winston, Florida State
Outland Trophy (Top interior lineman)
Aaron Donald, Pittsburgh; Jake Matthews, Texas A&M; Cyril Richardson, Baylor
Thorpe Award (Top defensive back)
Lamarcus Joyner, Florida State; Justin Gilbert, Oklahoma State; Darqueze Dennard, Michigan State
Doak Walker Award (Top running back)
Ka’Deem Carey, Arizona; Bishop Sankey, Washington; Andre Williams, Boston College
Mackey Award (Top tight end)
Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Washington; Eric Ebron, North Carolina; Nick O’Leary, Florida State
Butkus Award (Top linebacker)
Anthony Barr, UCLA; Khalil Mack, Buffalo; C.J. Mosley, Alabama; Ryan Shazier, Ohio State; Shayne Skov, Stanford
Who do you think will win each award? Be sure to sound off.