The PwC SMU Athletic Forum announced today that Clemson running back Lyn-J Dixon has been named as one of 82 players on the watch list for the Doak Walker Award. The Forum annually presents the award to the nation’s top college running back.
The list also features 2020 Doak Walker Award finalist Breece Hall from Iowa State. Last season as a sophomore, Hall led the nation in total rushing yards with 1,572 and was a first-team All-America selection. 2019 Doak Walker Award semifinalists Mohammed Ibrahim (Minnesota), Sincere McCormick (UTSA), Isaiah Spiller (Texas A&M) and Kyren Williams (Notre Dame) are all among the list of preseason candidates.