Tracking Each Northwestern Athlete Nominated for College Football Honors and Awards

Northwestern football has more than a handful of student-athletes nominated for preseason honors and award watch lists. You can see who's in the running and where they stand below.

Preseason Honors:

Walter Camp Preseason All-American:

Brandon Joseph (S) — First Team

Pro Football Focus Preseason All-B1G:

Peter Skoronski (OL) — First Team

Brandon Joseph (S) — First Team

Jeremy Meiser (DL) — Second Team

Cameron Mitchell (DB) — Second Team

Chris Bergin (LB) — Third Team

A.J. Hampton Jr. (DB) — Third Team

Charlie Kuhbander (K) — Third Team

CoSIDA Academic All-American:

Tyler Gillikin (LS) — First Team

Watch Lists:

Walter Camp Award:

Nation's Most Outstanding Player

Brandon Joseph (S) — Watch List

Bednarik Award:

Most Outstanding Defensive Player in College Football

Brandon Joseph (S) — Watch List

Doak Walker Award:

Nation's Top College Running Back

Cam Porter (RB) — Watch List

Rimington Trophy:

Most Outstanding Center in College Football

Sam Gerak (C) — Watch List

Jim Thorpe Award:

Best Defensive Back in College Football

Brandon Joseph (S) — Watch List

Butkus Award:

Nation's Best Linebacker

Chris Bergin (LB) — Watch List

Outland Trophy:

Nation's Most Outstanding Interior Lineman on Offense or Defense

Peter Skoronski (OL) — Watch List

Bronko Nagurski Trophy:

Best Defensive Player in College Football

Brandon Joseph (S) — Watch List

Wuerffel Trophy:

Player Who Best Combines Exemplary Community Service With Athletic and Academic Achievement

Ryan Hilinski (QB) — Watch List

Joe Spivak (DL) — Watch List

Paul Hornung Award:

Most Versatile Player in College Football

Stephon Robinson Jr. (DL) — Watch List

Mackey Award

Most Outstanding Collegiate Tight End

Charlie Mangieri (TE) — Watch List

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