The University of Arizona’s home grown junior running back, Ka’Deem Carey, is one of three finalists for the Nation’s Premier Running Back- Doak Walker Award. Carey, who leads the nation for active players with 49 touchdowns, is joined by Pac-12 back Bishop Sankey (Washington) and Andre Williams (Boston College) for the award.
ESPN featured the below nominees during The Home Depot College Football Awards Nomination Special on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 5:30 p.m. The 30-minute show, hosted by Anish Shroff, will include player interviews and analysis from college football analyst Charles Arbuckle surrounding the finalists, which represent 17 teams. Texas A&M and Florida State lead schools in nominations having four and three players nominated, respectively. Aaron Donald (Pittsburgh), Johnny Manziel (Texas A&M), AJ McCarron (Alabama) and Jameis Winston (Florida State) are each finalists for two awards.
THE HOME DEPOT COLLEGE FOOTBALL AWARDS FINALISTS – (listed alphabetically)
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Chuck Bednarik Award Defensive Player of the Year |
Anthony Barr (UCLA) Aaron Donald (Pitts) C.J. Mosley (Alabama) |
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Biletnikoff Award Nation’s Outstanding Receiver |
Brandin Cooks (Oregon St) Mike Evans (Texas A&M) Sammy Watkins (Clemson) |
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Lou Groza Place-Kicker Award Nation’s Outstanding Placekicker |
Roberto Aguayo (Florida State)Anthony Fera (Texas) Marvin Kloss (South Florida) |
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Ray Guy Award College Punter of the Year |
Tom Hornsey (Memphis) Drew Kaser(Texas A&M)Cody Webster (Purdue) |
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Maxwell Award College Player of the Year |
Johnny Manziel (Texas A&M) AJ McCarron (Alabama) Jameis Winston (Florida St) |
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Davey O’Brien Quarterback Award Nation’s Best Quarterback |
Johnny Manziel (Texas A&M) AJ McCarron (Alabama) Jameis Winston (Florida St) |
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Outland Trophy Nation’s Most Outstanding Interior Lineman |
Aaron Donald (Pittsburgh) Jake Matthews (Texas A&M) Cyril Richardson (Baylor) |
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Jim Thorpe Award Nation’s Best Defensive Back |
Darqueze Dennard (Mich St) Justin Gilbert (Oklahoma St) Lamarcus Joyner (Florida St) |
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Doak Walker Award Nation’s Premier Running Back |
Ka’Deem Carey (Arizona) Bishop Sankey (Wash) Andre Williams (Boston College) |