NEW YORK, N.Y. (EMUEagles.com) — The Friends of John Mackey released the 2021 John Mackey Award Preseason Watch List today, July 23. Representing the Eastern Michigan University football team on the list is senior tight end Thomas Odukoya (Almere, Netherlands-Helen Parkhurst-Garden City C.C.). The 2021 campaign marks the third consecutive season in which Odukoya has received the honor.
The John Mackey Award is given annually to the most outstanding collegiate tight end. The award recipient is selected by a vote of the John Mackey Award Selection Committee. The 2021 Mackey Award recipient will be announced in December at The Home Depot College Football Awards Red Carpet Show.