Estimated read time: 4-5 minutes
This archived news story is available only for your personal, non-commercial use. Information in the story may be outdated or superseded by additional information. Reading or replaying the story in its archived form does not constitute a republication of the story.
SALT LAKE CITY — Senior wide receiver Dres Anderson was named to the Maxwell Award watch list Monday morning.
Anderson, who caught for 1002 yards last season, joins 15 other athletes from the Pac-12 on the watch list, including Oregon’s Marcus Mariota, USC’s Nelson Agholor and UCLA’s Brett Hundley. Anderson was the only player from the University of Utah included on the list.
In his career at Utah, Anderson averages 15.4 yards per catch and 5.7 rushing yards. Last season was Anderson’s best season, averaging 18.9 yards per catch and 7 touchdowns.
Last month, Anderson was named to the preseason Second Team All-Pac-12 by Phil Steele.
Also included on the list was BYU's Taysom Hill and Jamaal Williams, and Utah State's Chuckie Keeton.
The Maxwell Award is given to a college football player named as the player of the year. It is awarded based on a voting panel of sportscasters, sports writers and NCAA head coaches. A total of 76 players are named to watch list.
Utah Players on 2014 College Football Award Watch Lists
| Player | Position | Award | Recognition | No. of nominees | Semifinalists | Finalists | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dres Anderson | WR | Maxwell Award | College Player of the Year | 76 | Nov. 3 | Nov. 24 | Dec. 11 |
The Maxwell Award is one of 21 annual awards sanctioned by the National College Football Awards Association. Over the next two weeks, watch lists for 15 of the awards will be released as follows:
Tue., July 8: Mackey Award/Rimington Trophy
- The John Mackey Award is presented to college football's most outstanding tight end. The first award was given to Tim Stratton of Purdue in 2000. Last season, Austin Seferian-Jenkins of Washington was presented the award.
- The Dave Rimington Trophy is presented to college football's most outstanding center. The first trophy was given to Dominic Raiola of Nebraska in 2000. Last season, Bryan Stork of Florida State was presented the trophy.
Wed., July 9: Lou Groza Award/Ray Guy Award
- The Lou Groza Award is presented to college football's top placekicker. The first award was given to Joe Allison of Memphis in 1992. Last season, Roberto Aguayo of Florida State was presented the award.
- The Ray Guy Award is presented to college football's top punter. The first award was given to Kevin Stemke of Wisconsin in 2000. Last season, Tom Hornsey of Memphis was presented the award.
Thurs., July 10: Bronko Nagurski Trophy/Outland Trophy
- The Bronko Nagurski Trophy is presented to college football's top defensive player, voted on by the Football Writers Association of America. The first trophy was given to Rob Waldrop of Arizona in 1993. Last season, Aaron Donald of Pittsburgh was presented the trophy.
- The Outland Trophy is presented to college football's top interior lineman, voted on by the Football Writers Association of America. The first trophy was given to George Connor of Notre Dame in 1946. Last season, Aaron Donald of Pittsburgh was presented the trophy.
Fri., July 11: Jim Thorpe Award
- The Jim Thorpe Award is presented to college football's top defensive back, voted on by the Jim Thorpe Association. The first award was given to Thomas Everett of Baylor in 1986. Last season, Darqueze Dennard of Michigan State was presented the award.
Mon., July 14: Butkus Award/Rotary Lombardi Award
- The Butkus Award is presented to the top linebackers at the high school, collegiate and professional level of football. The first award was given to Brian Bosworth of Oklahoma in 1985. Last season, C.J. Mosley of Alabama was presented the award.
- The Rotary Lombardi Award is presented to college football's top lineman or linebacker. The first award was given to Jim Stillwagon of Ohio State in 1970. Last season, Aaron Donald of Pittsburgh was presented the award.
Tue., July 15: Biletnikoff Award
- The Fred Biletnikoff is presented to college football's top receiver. The first award was given to Bobby Engram of Penn State in 1994. Last season, Brandin Cooks of Oregon State was presented the award.
Wed., July 16: Davey O'Brien Award
- The Davey O'Brien Award is presented to college football's top quarterback, voted on by the Davey O'Brien Foundation. The first award was given to Jim McMahon of BYU in 1981. Last season, Jameis Winston of Florida State was presented the award.
Thurs., July 17: Doak Walker Award
- The Doak Walker Award is presented to college football's top running back. The first award was given to Greg Lewis of Washington in 1990. Last season, Andre Williams of Boston College was presented the award.
Fri., July 18: Walter Camp Award
- The Walter Camp Award is presented to college football's Player of the Year, voted on by NCAA head coaches. The first award was given to O.J. Simpson of USC in 1967. Last season, Jameis Winston of Florida State was presented the award.
