UCF’s Dillon Gabriel named to Maxwell Award watch list

UCF quarterback Dillon Gabriel continues to rack up preseason accolades, this time finding himself among 80 candidates on the Maxwell Award watch list released Monday.

Gabriel, who is set to enter his third season as the Knights starter, was among 37 quarterbacks named for the award which is given to the best all-around college football player. Alabama’s DeVonta Smith won the award last year.

UCF quarterback Dillon Gabriel throws during UCF football practice at Bounce House Stadium in Orlando on Saturday, March 20, 2021. Gabriel continues to rack up preseason accolades, this time finding himself among 80 candidates on the Maxwell Award watch list released Monday. (Stephen M. Dowell)Gabriel…