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Leatiota Named to Outland Trophy Watch List

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YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) — Eastern Michigan University redshirt junior Jimmy Leatiota (San Jose, Calif.-Wilcox (College of San Mateo)) has been named to the Outland Trophy Watch List, presented to the nation's most outstanding interior lineman, the Football Writers Association of America announced, Thursday, July 13.

Leatiota is one of six Mid-American Conference lineman named to the 81-man watch list, and one of 16 offensive guards to make the cut. The San Jose, Calif. native enters the season as EMU's most experienced returner on the offensive line. A Second Team Preseason All-MAC selection by Athlon Sports, Leatiota is coming off a season in which he started all 13 games at right guard for the Green and White.