SALT LAKE CITY — The preseason honors continue for Utah football’s Julian Blackmon and Lo Falemaka. The two were once again named to preseason watchlists Tuesday, according to the Football Writers Association of America.
Blackmon, a standout cornerback from Layton, was named to the Bronko Nagurski Trophy watchlist, which is awarded to the most outstanding defensive player. And Falemaka, Utah’s returning center from Salt Lake City, was named to the Outland Trophy watchlist, which is awarded to the most outstanding interior lineman.
The honor is the second for Blackmon going into the 2018 season, who previously was named to the Bednarik Award last week.