DALLAS, Texas –– The University of Tulsa junior running back duo of Shamari Brooks and Corey Taylor II were named to the Doak Walker Award Preseason Watch List, it was announced today by the PwC SMU Athletic Forum.
The Doak Walker Award, named for SMUs three-time All-America running back Doak Walker, is annually presented to the nation's top college running back. The 2018 award recipient Jonathan Taylor of Wisconsin leads the list of 71 preseason candidates.
The Tulsa duo, both from local area high schools, combined for 1,813 yards and 18 touchdowns in 2018 and has totaled 2,683 rushing yards and 33 TDs in their careers.