The 2025 Lombardi Award Preseason Watch List was released Tuesday, Aug. 12. Two Penn State football players were named to the 54-man list of distinguished linebackers and linemen across the country.
The award, in honor of coach Vince Lombardi, "is presented to outstanding linemen who best epitomize his values of leadership, courage, performance, and discipline on and off the field. Furthermore, the watchlist includes players who are consistently showing the values of strength, agility, and football acumen in their respective positions."
Vega Ioane and Zane Durant named to the 2025 Lombardi Award Preseason Watch List
Offensive tackle Vega Ioane and defensive tackle Zane Durant were two of 12 Big Ten players on the watch list.