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Ossai named Lott IMPACT Trophy finalist

AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Football junior JACK Joseph Ossai was named a finalist for the Lott IMPACT Trophy on Monday. He is the fifth Longhorn, and first since Emmanuel Acho in 2011, to be named a finalist for the award that was established in 2004. Sam Acho (2010), Brian Orakpo (2008) and Derrick Johnson (2004) are the other Longhorns to be recognized as finalists for the honor.

The Lott IMAPCT Trophy, named after Pro Football Hall of Fame member Ronnie Lott, is awarded to college football's Defensive IMPACT Player of the Year annually. IMPACT stands for Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity.