Many fans expect Ole Miss football to have a season for the ages this year, and the award committees are recognizing that the Rebel squad is a talented one.
NCAA award committees start announcing their watchlist for many awards during July. Expect even more Rebels to be named to some lists later this month.
Senior quarterback Chad Kelly was named to the preseason watch list for the 80th annual Maxwell Award, which is awarded to the best player in the nation every year.
Kelly is one of ninety players listed on the watch list. To see the full list, check out NFL.