NEW YORK – Texas sophomore tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders was named a semifinalist for the John Mackey Award, The Friends of John Mackey announced on Tuesday. The Mackey Award has been given annually since 2000 to the most outstanding collegiate tight end.
Sanders has played in and started all nine games for Texas this season. He is fourth among Power 5 tight ends and seventh in the FBS with 39 receptions and 450 receiving yards and his five touchdown receptions are tied for fifth among FBS tight ends.
The Denton, Texas native has made his mark on the Texas record books this year.