University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics

Johnson Named to Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List
8/17/2023 5:01:00 PM | Football
The Mesquite, Texas, native is Louisiana’s top returning receiver
TYLER, Texas – Louisiana football's Neal Johnson was named to the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List, it was announced Thursday.
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The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award recognizes the top offensive player in Division I football who also exhibits the enduring characteristics that define Earl Campbell: integrity, performance, teamwork, sportsmanship, drive, community and tenacity; specifically, tenacity to persist and determination to overcome adversity and injury in pursuit of reaching goals.
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In addition, the nominee must meet one or more of the following criteria: born in Texas and/or graduated from a Texas High School and/or played at a Texas-based junior college or four-year college.
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The Mesquite, Texas, native returns for his senior season as the team's leading returning receiver. During the 2022 season, Johnson native hauled in 25 passes for 296 yards and a pair of touchdowns while appearing in all 13 games.
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Johnson has earned numerous preseason accolades as he was named to the Preseason All-Sun Belt First Team as well as the Mackey Award Watch List.
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The Ragin' Cajuns open the season on Sept. 2 inside Cajun Field as they take on Northwestern State at 6 p.m.
FOLLOW THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Fans are encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
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The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award recognizes the top offensive player in Division I football who also exhibits the enduring characteristics that define Earl Campbell: integrity, performance, teamwork, sportsmanship, drive, community and tenacity; specifically, tenacity to persist and determination to overcome adversity and injury in pursuit of reaching goals.
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In addition, the nominee must meet one or more of the following criteria: born in Texas and/or graduated from a Texas High School and/or played at a Texas-based junior college or four-year college.
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The Mesquite, Texas, native returns for his senior season as the team's leading returning receiver. During the 2022 season, Johnson native hauled in 25 passes for 296 yards and a pair of touchdowns while appearing in all 13 games.
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Johnson has earned numerous preseason accolades as he was named to the Preseason All-Sun Belt First Team as well as the Mackey Award Watch List.
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The Ragin' Cajuns open the season on Sept. 2 inside Cajun Field as they take on Northwestern State at 6 p.m.
FOLLOW THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Fans are encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
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