Jason Witten has been impressed with the number of nominees for the inaugural Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year.
Among those considered included USC’s Jake Olson, a blind long snapper, and Colorado State’s Zack Golditch, an offensive lineman who was shot in the neck during the 2012 Aurora, Colo., theater shooting.
Witten and his group made the tough calls to narrow the field of 20 semifinalists to three finalists on Monday.
The three finalists for college football’s newest award are Alabama’s Minkah Fitzpatrick, UCF’s Shaquem Griffin and Oklahoma State’s Mason Rudolph. The award honors players who show exemplary leadership both on and off the field.