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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) –The Atlantic Coast Conference placed 11 student-athletes spread out across nine programs on the 2026 Maxwell Award Watch List, the Maxwell Football Club announced on Monday.
Miami led all ACC programs and tied for the national lead with three selections, as quarterback Darian Mensah, running back Mark Fletcher Jr. and wide receiver Malachi Toney were all recognized among the nation’s top players.
Darian, Mark and Malachi have been named to the Maxwell Award Preseason Watch List 🙌 pic.twitter.com/0pGXcbYpGt
— Miami Hurricanes Football (@CanesFootball) August 3, 2026
Presented annually since 1937, the Maxwell Award recognizes the Outstanding Player in College Football. The award is named in honor of Robert “Tiny” Maxwell, a former Swarthmore College standout, renowned sportswriter and football official.
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🗞️ https://t.co/N4QHppAGUm#StingEm 🐝 pic.twitter.com/V3bLYgJ952
— Georgia Tech Football (@GeorgiaTechFB) August 3, 2026
The 2026 watch list features 81 players from across the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), representing programs from coast to coast.
2026 Maxwell Award Watch List – ACC Selections
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele ➡️ Maxwell Award Watchlist #GoBears pic.twitter.com/9vGNPbfsSF
— Cal Football (@CalFootball) August 3, 2026
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, So., QB, California
Nate Sheppard, So., RB, Duke
Duce Robinson, Sr., WR, Florida State
Justice Haynes, Sr., RB, Georgia Tech
Isaac Brown, Jr., RB, Louisville
Darian Mensah, Jr., QB, Miami
Malachi Toney, So., WR, Miami
Mark Fletcher Jr., Sr., RB, Miami
CJ Bailey, Jr., QB, NC State
Mason Heintschel, So., QB, Pitt
Kevin Jennings, Sr., QB, SMU
Among the game’s best.
Kevin Jennings has been named to the Maxwell Award Watch List, presented annually to the most outstanding player in college football. pic.twitter.com/KBYTNfFYoQ
— SMU Football (@SMUFB) August 3, 2026
The Maxwell Award semifinalists will be announced later this season before the finalists are unveiled. The winner will be selected by a vote of Maxwell Football Club members, NCAA head football coaches and sports media from around the country.
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