University of Minnesota Athletics
2023 Gopher Football Preseason Honors
CHRIS AUTMAN-BELL
Comeback Player of the Year
The Comeback Player of the Year Award recognizes college football student-athletes for overcoming injury, illness, or other circumstances.
East-West Shrine Bowl 1000
The Shrine Bowl 1000 serves as a look into the Shrine Bowl's scouting process, as well as begins to preview college players who are currently all-star game eligible for the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl and 2024 NFL Draft class.
Senior Bowl
Second Team All-Big Ten: Athlon | CFN | PFF
The Comeback Player of the Year Award recognizes college football student-athletes for overcoming injury, illness, or other circumstances.
East-West Shrine Bowl 1000
The Shrine Bowl 1000 serves as a look into the Shrine Bowl's scouting process, as well as begins to preview college players who are currently all-star game eligible for the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl and 2024 NFL Draft class.
Senior Bowl
The Reese’s Senior Bowl Watch List works to identify the “best of the best” draft prospects at every level of college football for the 2024 NFL Draft. Every player on this list is eligible to participate in an all-star game as either a 2019 high school graduate or true four-year player (with five or more games played in three
previous seasons).
Second Team All-Big Ten: Athlon | CFN | PFF
NATHAN BOE
Senior Bowl
The Reese’s Senior Bowl Watch List works to identify the “best of the best” draft prospects at every level of college football for the 2024 NFL Draft. Every player on this list is eligible to participate in an all-star game as either a 2019 high school graduate or true four-year player (with five or more games played in three
previous seasons).
QUINN CARROLL
East-West Shrine Bowl 1000
The Shrine Bowl 1000 serves as a look into the Shrine Bowl's scouting process, as well as begins to preview college players who are currently all-star game eligible for the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl and 2024 NFL Draft class.
Senior Bowl
First Team All-Big Ten: CFN
Second Team All-Big Ten: Athlon
Third Team All-Big Ten: PFF
Fourth Team All-Big Ten: Phil Steele
The Shrine Bowl 1000 serves as a look into the Shrine Bowl's scouting process, as well as begins to preview college players who are currently all-star game eligible for the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl and 2024 NFL Draft class.
Senior Bowl
The Reese’s Senior Bowl Watch List works to identify the “best of the best” draft prospects at every level of college football for the 2024 NFL Draft. Every player on this list is eligible to participate in an all-star game as either a 2019 high school graduate or true four-year player (with five or more games played in three
previous seasons).
First Team All-Big Ten: CFN
Second Team All-Big Ten: Athlon
Third Team All-Big Ten: PFF
Fourth Team All-Big Ten: Phil Steele
COREY CROOMS, JR.
Biletnikoff Award
The Biletnikoff Award is presented annually to the season’s outstanding college football receiver regardless of position.
East-West Shrine Bowl 1000
The Shrine Bowl 1000 serves as a look into the Shrine Bowl's scouting process, as well as begins to preview college players who are currently all-star game eligible for the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl and 2024 NFL Draft class.
Third Team All-Big Ten: CFN
The Biletnikoff Award is presented annually to the season’s outstanding college football receiver regardless of position.
East-West Shrine Bowl 1000
The Shrine Bowl 1000 serves as a look into the Shrine Bowl's scouting process, as well as begins to preview college players who are currently all-star game eligible for the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl and 2024 NFL Draft class.
Third Team All-Big Ten: CFN
AIREONTAE ERSERY
East-West Shrine Bowl 1000
The Shrine Bowl 1000 serves as a look into the Shrine Bowl's scouting process, as well as begins to preview college players who are currently all-star game eligible for the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl and 2024 NFL Draft class.
Second Team All-Big Ten: Phil Steele
Third Team All-Big Ten: CFN
The Shrine Bowl 1000 serves as a look into the Shrine Bowl's scouting process, as well as begins to preview college players who are currently all-star game eligible for the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl and 2024 NFL Draft class.
Second Team All-Big Ten: Phil Steele
Third Team All-Big Ten: CFN
JACK HENDERSON
East-West Shrine Bowl 1000
The Shrine Bowl 1000 serves as a look into the Shrine Bowl's scouting process, as well as begins to preview college players who are currently all-star game eligible for the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl and 2024 NFL Draft class.
The Shrine Bowl 1000 serves as a look into the Shrine Bowl's scouting process, as well as begins to preview college players who are currently all-star game eligible for the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl and 2024 NFL Draft class.
DANIEL JACKSON
East-West Shrine Bowl 1000
The Shrine Bowl 1000 serves as a look into the Shrine Bowl's scouting process, as well as begins to preview college players who are currently all-star game eligible for the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl and 2024 NFL Draft class.
Second Team All-Big Ten: Phil Steele
Fourth Team All-Big Ten: Athlon
The Shrine Bowl 1000 serves as a look into the Shrine Bowl's scouting process, as well as begins to preview college players who are currently all-star game eligible for the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl and 2024 NFL Draft class.
Second Team All-Big Ten: Phil Steele
Fourth Team All-Big Ten: Athlon
DRAGAN KESICH
AFCA Good Works Team
Established in 1992, the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team is one of the most coveted community service awards in college football. To be considered, each player must be actively involved with a charitable organization or service group while maintaining strong academic standing.
First Team All-Big Ten: CFN
Established in 1992, the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team is one of the most coveted community service awards in college football. To be considered, each player must be actively involved with a charitable organization or service group while maintaining strong academic standing.
First Team All-Big Ten: CFN
TYLER NUBIN
Chuck Bednarik Award
The Chuck Bednarik Award is presented to the college defensive player of the year by the Maxwell Football Club.
Bronko Nagurski Trophy
The FWAA has chosen a National Defensive Player of the Year since 1993. In 1995, the FWAA named the award in honor of the legendary two-way player from the University of Minnesota. Nagurski dominated college football, then became a star for professional football’s Chicago Bears in the 1930s.
Jim Thorpe Award
The Jim Thorpe Award is awarded to the best defensive back in college football based on performance on the field, athletic ability and character.
East-West Shrine Bowl 1000
The Shrine Bowl 1000 serves as a look into the Shrine Bowl's scouting process, as well as begins to preview college players who are currently all-star game eligible for the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl and 2024 NFL Draft class.
Senior Bowl
Second Team All-American: The Athletic | Sporting News
Third Team All-American: Phil Steele
Big Ten Preseason Honors
Big Ten Safety of the Year: CFN
First Team All-Big Ten: CFN | Phil Steele | SIS
Second Team All-Big Ten: Athlon | PFF
The Chuck Bednarik Award is presented to the college defensive player of the year by the Maxwell Football Club.
Bronko Nagurski Trophy
The FWAA has chosen a National Defensive Player of the Year since 1993. In 1995, the FWAA named the award in honor of the legendary two-way player from the University of Minnesota. Nagurski dominated college football, then became a star for professional football’s Chicago Bears in the 1930s.
Jim Thorpe Award
The Jim Thorpe Award is awarded to the best defensive back in college football based on performance on the field, athletic ability and character.
East-West Shrine Bowl 1000
The Shrine Bowl 1000 serves as a look into the Shrine Bowl's scouting process, as well as begins to preview college players who are currently all-star game eligible for the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl and 2024 NFL Draft class.
Senior Bowl
The Reese’s Senior Bowl Watch List works to identify the “best of the best” draft prospects at every level of college football for the 2024 NFL Draft. Every player on this list is eligible to participate in an all-star game as either a 2019 high school graduate or true four-year player (with five or more games played in three
previous seasons).
Second Team All-American: The Athletic | Sporting News
Third Team All-American: Phil Steele
Big Ten Preseason Honors
Big Ten Safety of the Year: CFN
First Team All-Big Ten: CFN | Phil Steele | SIS
Second Team All-Big Ten: Athlon | PFF
QUENTIN REDDING
Second Team All-Big Ten - KR: CFN
Second Team All-Big Ten - PR: Phil Steele
Third Team All-Big Ten - KR: Athlon
Fourth Team All-Big Ten - KR: Phil Steele
Second Team All-Big Ten - PR: Phil Steele
Third Team All-Big Ten - KR: Athlon
Fourth Team All-Big Ten - KR: Phil Steele
BREVYN SPANN-FORD
Mackey Award
The John Mackey Award is presented to the nation's most outstanding tight end.
Rotary Lombardi Award
The Rotary Lombardi Award began as recognition to only interior line positions and later expanded to include linebackers and tight ends, with the addition of including non-performance values: leadership, courage, desire, respect for authority, and discipline.
East-West Shrine Bowl 1000
The Shrine Bowl 1000 serves as a look into the Shrine Bowl's scouting process, as well as begins to preview college players who are currently all-star game eligible for the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl and 2024 NFL Draft class.
Senior Bowl
Second Team All-American: PFF
Big Ten Preseason Honors
Big Ten Tight End of the Year: CFN
First Team All-Big Ten: CFN | PFF | Phil Steele | SIS
Second Team All-Big Ten: Athlon
No. 31 on PFF's Top 50 Players in 2023
The John Mackey Award is presented to the nation's most outstanding tight end.
Rotary Lombardi Award
The Rotary Lombardi Award began as recognition to only interior line positions and later expanded to include linebackers and tight ends, with the addition of including non-performance values: leadership, courage, desire, respect for authority, and discipline.
East-West Shrine Bowl 1000
The Shrine Bowl 1000 serves as a look into the Shrine Bowl's scouting process, as well as begins to preview college players who are currently all-star game eligible for the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl and 2024 NFL Draft class.
Senior Bowl
The Reese’s Senior Bowl Watch List works to identify the “best of the best” draft prospects at every level of college football for the 2024 NFL Draft. Every player on this list is eligible to participate in an all-star game as either a 2019 high school graduate or true four-year player (with five or more games played in three
previous seasons).
Second Team All-American: PFF
Big Ten Preseason Honors
Big Ten Tight End of the Year: CFN
First Team All-Big Ten: CFN | PFF | Phil Steele | SIS
Second Team All-Big Ten: Athlon
No. 31 on PFF's Top 50 Players in 2023
ELIJAH SPENCER
Biletnikoff Award
The Biletnikoff Award is presented annually to the season’s outstanding college football receiver regardless of position.
Honorable Mention All-Big Ten: CFN
Second Team All-South Carolina: SCHOF
The Biletnikoff Award is presented annually to the season’s outstanding college football receiver regardless of position.
Honorable Mention All-Big Ten: CFN
Second Team All-South Carolina: SCHOF
DANNY STRIGGOW
East-West Shrine Bowl 1000
The Shrine Bowl 1000 serves as a look into the Shrine Bowl's scouting process, as well as begins to preview college players who are currently all-star game eligible for the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl and 2024 NFL Draft class.
The Shrine Bowl 1000 serves as a look into the Shrine Bowl's scouting process, as well as begins to preview college players who are currently all-star game eligible for the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl and 2024 NFL Draft class.
SEAN TYLER
East-West Shrine Bowl 1000
The Shrine Bowl 1000 serves as a look into the Shrine Bowl's scouting process, as well as begins to preview college players who are currently all-star game eligible for the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl and 2024 NFL Draft class.
Fourth Team All-Big Ten: Athlon
Honorable Mention All-Big Ten: CFN
No. 55 on The Athletic's Transfer Portal Top 100
The Shrine Bowl 1000 serves as a look into the Shrine Bowl's scouting process, as well as begins to preview college players who are currently all-star game eligible for the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl and 2024 NFL Draft class.
Fourth Team All-Big Ten: Athlon
Honorable Mention All-Big Ten: CFN
No. 55 on The Athletic's Transfer Portal Top 100
JUSTIN WALLEY
BRADY WEEKS
Patrick Mannelly Award
Presented to the player judged to be the best FBS long snapper.
Fourth Team All-Big Ten: Phil Steele
Presented to the player judged to be the best FBS long snapper.
Fourth Team All-Big Ten: Phil Steele
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