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2025 MIDSEASON WATCH LIST
The Lombardi Award™ Committee proudly unveils the 2025 Midseason Watchlist, spotlighting 54 of the nation’s top linemen and linebackers from across all FBS conferences and independents.
This year’s list features a balanced mix of offensive and defensive standouts, from dominant tackles and guards to elite linebackers and ends, representing powerhouse programs nationwide. With strong showings from the SEC (16), Big Ten (12), Big 12 (5), and ACC (7), plus top talent from other conferences, the watchlist celebrates excellence across college football.
As the season progresses, new breakout players may join this prestigious group, continuing the Lombardi legacy of grit, leadership, and excellence on and off the field.
CONFERENCE
SCHOOL
NAME
POSITION
AAC
AAC
AAC
ACC
ACC
ACC
ACC
ACC
ACC
ACC
ACC
ACC
ACC
Big Ten
Big Ten
Big Ten
Big Ten
Big Ten
Big Ten
Big Ten
Big Ten
Big Ten
Big Ten
Big Ten
Big Ten
Big Ten
Big Ten
Big Ten
Big Ten
Big 12
Big 12
Big 12
Big 12
Big 12
CUSA
Independent
MAC
MAC
MAC
MWC
MWC
MWC
MWC
SEC
SEC
SEC
SEC
SEC
SEC
SEC
SEC
SEC
SEC
SEC
SEC
SEC
SEC
SEC
SEC
SEC
SEC
SEC
SEC
SEC
SEC
Army
Army
Navy
Clemson
Clemson
Clemson
Clemson
Duke
Georgia Tech
Miami
Miami
Pittsburgh
Virginia
Illinois
Indiana
Indiana
Iowa
Iowa
Iowa
Ohio State
Ohio State
Ohio State
Ohio State
Oregon
Oregon
Oregon
Penn State
Penn State
Penn State
Cincinnati
Colorado
Texas Tech
Texas Tech
Utah
Liberty
Notre Dame
Buffalo
Buffalo
Central Michigan
Air Force
Boise State
Boise State
Wyoming
Alabama
Alabama
Alabama
Alabama
Alabama
Auburn
Florida
Georgia
Georgia
LSU
Missouri
Ole Miss
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Texas
Texas
Texas
Texas
Texas A&M
Texas A&M
Texas A&M
Vanderbilt
OG
OC
DT
LB
OT
DE
DT
OT
OG
DE
OT
LB
DE
LB
LB
DE
OT
DT
OC
DE
TE
LB
LB
OG
TE
DE
DE
DT
OT
DT
OT
DE
LB
OT
OC
OG
LB
DE
LB
DT
OT
DE
OC
OC
DT
LB
DE
OT
DE
OC
LB
DT
LB
LB
DE
DE
DE
OG
TE
LB
DE
DE
LB
OT
TE
