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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – Eight Atlantic Coast Conference tight ends were named to the 2026 John Mackey Award Preseason Watch List, the Friends of John Mackey announced on Wednesday.
The road to the John Mackey Award starts now.
Introducing the 2026 Preseason Watch List, featuring the nation's top collegiate tight ends to watch this season. Check out the website to see the official press release pic.twitter.com/ypPkFAzD5N
— John Mackey Award (@TheMackeyAward) August 5, 2026
California’s Dorian Thomas, Duke’s Jeremiah Hasley, Georgia Tech’s Chris Corbo, Louisville’s Brody Foley, Miami’s Elijah Lofton, North Carolina’s Jelani Thurman, SMU’s Randy Pittman Jr. and Virginia Tech’s Luke Reynolds each earned recognition.
Dorian Thomas ➡️ John Mackey Award Watchlist #GoBears pic.twitter.com/gDSeAmgnpJ
— Cal Football (@CalFootball) August 6, 2026
The John Mackey Award is presented annually to the most outstanding collegiate tight end in college football. Named in honor of Pro Football Hall of Famer John Mackey, the award has recognized the nation’s top tight end since 2000.
Big time honor for RP‼️
Randy Pittman Jr. has been named to the John Mackey Award Watch List, presented annually to college football's most outstanding tight end. pic.twitter.com/P2kNPeV99o
— SMU Football (@SMUFB) August 5, 2026
2026 John Mackey Award Watch List – ACC Selections
Dorian Thomas, TE, California
Jeremiah Hasley, TE, Duke
Chris Corbo, TE, Georgia Tech
Brody Foley, TE, Louisville
Elijah Lofton, TE, Miami
Jelani Thurman, TE, North Carolina
Randy Pittman Jr., TE, SMU
Luke Reynolds, TE, Virginia Tech
Preseason Recognition for Jelani Thurman pic.twitter.com/jHVrvu44YW
— Carolina Football (@UNCFootball) August 5, 2026
Semifinalists for the award will be announced later this season, followed by the three finalists. The recipient of the 2026 John Mackey Award will be honored during The Home Depot College Football Awards on ESPN.
Credit: https://theacc.com/news/2026/8/5/football-eight-acc-tight-ends-earn-spots-on-john-mackey-award-watch-list.aspx
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