MOSCOW, Idaho – University of Idaho redshirt freshman quarterback Gevani McCoy was among 25 players nationally named to the Jerry Rice Award Watchlist.
The award is presented to the most outstanding freshman in the FCS. The Rice Award, now in its 12th season, is named after legendary Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice. Past recipients include Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (Eastern Washington), Miami Dolphins running back Chase Edmonds (Fordham) and San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (North Dakota State).
McCoy is among the nation's leaders in completion percentage and passing efficiency.