Back to the Ohio State Buckeyes Newsfeed

Emeka Egbuka Named Finalist for Paul Hornung Award, Which Honors College Football’s Most Versatile Player

Related Topics: Paul Hornung Award, Emeka Egbuka

Emeka Egbuka is one of the most versatile players in college football.

That’s why he was named Thursday as one of four finalists for the Paul Hornung Award, which honors college football’s most versatile player.

Egbuka has caught 49 passes for 794 yards and seven touchdowns this season while playing both in the slot and outside in Ohio State’s receiving corps. He’s been a weapon when used by the Buckeyes on running plays, gaining 80 yards and two touchdowns on just eight carries. He’s also been the Buckeyes’ primary punt returner, gaining 77 yards on nine returns, and began the year as Ohio State’s kickoff returner before those duties were reassigned to Chip Trayanum and now Xavier Johnson.