RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — As the 2024 college football season nears, groups presenting annual awards to the sport’s top performers in different categories have begun to release their preseason watch lists.
Between July 29 and August 13, fifteen preseason watch lists are being released, according to the National College Football Awards Association.
Several North Carolina, North Carolina State and Duke football players have already appeared on those released.
Here’s a rundown of the Tar Heels, Wolfpack and Blue Devils who have appeared on the preseason watch lists so far, as well as others from North Carolina programs outside the Triangle.
Doak Walker Award
Awarded to the top running back by the PwC SMU Athletic Forum
- Omarion Hampton, UNC
- Jaquez Moore, Duke
- Jordan Waters, NC State
From other North Carolina schools
- Demond Claiborne, Wake Forest
- Rahjai Harris, East Carolina
- Kanye Roberts, App State
Walter Camp Award
Awarded to most outstanding player by the Walter Camp Football Foundation
- RB Omarion Hampton, UNC
- QB Grayson McCall, NC State
Ray Guy Award
Awarded to the college punter of the year by the Augusta (Ga.) Sports Council
From other North Carolina schools:
- Ivan Mora, Wake Forest
Lou Groza Award
Awarded to the top place kicker by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission
- Noah Burnette, UNC
- Todd Pelino, Duke
From other North Carolina schools
- Michael Hughes, App State
Paul Hornung Award
Awarded to the most versatile player by the Louisville Sports Commission
- Alijah Huzzie, UNC
Allstate Wuerffel Trophy
Awarded by the Wuerffel Foundation to the player who best combines community service with athletic and academic achievements
- DT Brandon Cleveland, NC State
- DE Kaimon Rucker, UNC
From other North Carolina schools
- RB Anderson Castle, App State
- DL Justin Cody, Wake Forest
- TE Bryce Kennon, Charlotte
- DL Elijah Morris, East Carolina
Paycom Jim Thorpe Award
Awarded to the best defensive back by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame and Paycom
- Aydan White, NC State
From other North Carolina schools:
- Shavon Revel Jr., East Carolina
Outland Trophy
Awarded to the most outstanding interior lineman by the Football Writers Association of America
- C Zeke Correll, NC State
Bronko Nagurski Trophy
Awarded to the most outstanding defensive player by the Charlotte Touchdown Club
- DE Kaimon Rucker, UNC
From other North Carolina schools:
- LB Nate Johnson, App State
- CB Shavon Revel Jr., East Carolina
Maxwell Award
Awarded to the college player of the year by the Maxwell Football Club
- RB Omarion Hampton, UNC
- QB Grayson McCall, NC State
- WR Jordan Moore, Duke