Frazier Named Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award Semifinalist

Wednesday afternoon, West Virginia University junior center Zach Frazier was named one of 20 semifinalists for the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award.

“It’s an honor to announce the semifinalists for the Collegiate Man of the Year,” Witten said. “This fantastic group of twenty young men are great student-athletes and perfect examples of what makes college football so great. They have demonstrated exceptional character and leadership, often while facing large challenges. They are great representatives for their schools and the game of football, and I commend all nominees for getting to this point.”

The honor is bestowed upon a player’s leadership, both on and off the field.

Frazier is the leader of an offensive line that is clearing the way for a rushing attack which is averaging 185.5 yards per game.

The Fairmont WV native was named a 2023 Preseason All-American by multiple publications and has already earned a spot on the 2021 All-America team (AFCA, Walter Camp) and three All-Big 12 Conference teams over his outstanding career. Additionally, Frazier is a two-time Academic All-Big 12 selection and a 2023 semifinalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy for his academic achievements

Frazier regularly volunteers his time in the Morgantown community at local schools and at the WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital and is an active member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Three finalists will be named for the award on Wednesday, December 13. The winner will be announced at the award ceremony in Frisco, Texas, on February 15, 2024.

Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award Semifinalists

DeWayne Carter (Duke)

Matthew Cindric (California)

Brian Dooley (Eastern Michigan)

Jordan Travis (Florida State)

Dylan Leonard (Georgia Tech)

Jack Freeman (Houston)

Isaiah Williams (Illinois)

J.J. Weaver (Kentucky)

Josh Williams (LSU)

Blake Corum (Michigan)

Xavier McDonald (Navy)

Joe Shimko (North Carolina State)

Sam Hartman (Notre Dame)

Cade Stover (Ohio State)

Caleb Williams (Southern Cal)

Joe Milton III (Tennessee)

Tony Bradford, Jr. (Texas Tech)

Mike Hollins (Virginia)

Zach Frazier (West Virginia)

Chimere Dike (Wisconsin).

Previous Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award Winners

2022 - Deslin Alexander (Pitt)

2021 - Joshua Paschal (Kentucky)

2020 - Sam Ehlinger (Texas)

2019 - Trey Smith (Tennessee)

2018 - D'Cota Dixon (Wisconsin)

2017- Shaquem Griffin (UCF)

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