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UCF’s Dillon Gabriel named to Davey O’Brien preseason watch list

UCF quarterback Dillon Gabriel found himself among an elite group of his peers, earning a spot on the Davey O’Brien Award preseason watch list Tuesday.

Gabriel is among 30 returning quarterbacks on the list for the award, which is given annually to the top quarterback in the country. Candidates for the award are selected based on career performance and expectations heading into the 2021 season.

It’s the second time this week that the junior has found himself on a preseason award watch list, earning a spot on the Maxwell Award Monday.

UCF quarterback Dillon Gabriel throws during UCF football practice at Bounce House Stadium in Orlando on Saturday, March 20, 2021. Gabriel is among an elite group of his peers after being named to the preseason watch list for the Davey O'Brien Award Tuesday.
UCF quarterback Dillon Gabriel throws during UCF football practice at Bounce House Stadium in Orlando on Saturday, March 20, 2021.