NEW YORK (May 17, 2016) – FIU senior Michael Montero has been selected as one of the 57 best Division I football centers, earning a spot on the Rimington Trophy's 2016 Spring Watch List as announced by the Rimington Trophy Committee on Tuesday.
The 2016 Spring Watch List is comprised of student-athletes who have demonstrated excellence at the center position in the past and are expected to do so again during the 2016 season.
Montero enters his senior season having appeared in 30 games during his FIU career, starting in 13. Last season, the Miami native appeared and started in all 12 games at center for the Panthers, earning Second-Team All-C-USA honors.