University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Johnson Named to Mackey Award Watch List
8/4/2023 11:10:00 AM | Football
The award is given annually to the nation’s best tight end
NEW YORK– Louisiana football's Neal Johnson was named to the Mackey Award Watch List, the Friends of John Mackey announced Friday.
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The Mackey Award is given annually to the most outstanding collegiate tight end. Johnson, a senior from Mesquite, Texas, was previously named to the Preseason All-Sun Belt First Team.
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Johnson is the team's leading returning receiver after hauling in 25 passes for 296 and a pair of touchdowns a year ago.
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Established in 2000 by the Nassau County Sports Commission, the award is given to the tight end who best exemplifies the play, sportsmanship, academics and community values of Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end John Mackey. The winner is voted on by a selection committee comprising of current sportswriters and former players, including Dallas Clark a 2002 recipient, Lee Corso and Phil Steele, amongst others.
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The Mackey Award is given annually to the most outstanding collegiate tight end. Johnson, a senior from Mesquite, Texas, was previously named to the Preseason All-Sun Belt First Team.
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Johnson is the team's leading returning receiver after hauling in 25 passes for 296 and a pair of touchdowns a year ago.
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Established in 2000 by the Nassau County Sports Commission, the award is given to the tight end who best exemplifies the play, sportsmanship, academics and community values of Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end John Mackey. The winner is voted on by a selection committee comprising of current sportswriters and former players, including Dallas Clark a 2002 recipient, Lee Corso and Phil Steele, amongst others.
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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