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Six Alabama players named to Outland, Nagurski Trophy watch lists

The University of Alabama continues to have student-athletes in football named to preseason award watch lists.

On Tuesday, the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) announced its candidates for the Outland Trophy and Bronko Nagurski Trophy. Emil Ekiyor (offensive lineman) and Justin Eboigbe (defensive lineman) were named to the Outland Trophy watch list. The honor goes to the most outstanding interior lineman in college football. Since 1946, six Crimson Tide players have won the Outland Trophy. Alex Leatherwood was the latest recipient of the award in 2020 as an offensive tackle.