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Honorees
The names that define the award.
This season's finalists and semifinalists as they are announced, every winner since 1970, and the Seven Blocks of Granite Champions.
2026 Finalists
Announced Nov 18.
The four finalists are selected by the National Selection Committee from the semifinalists and announced Nov 18. Until then, follow the 2026 Watchlist.
2026 Semifinalists
12 semifinalists.
Drew BoboGeorgia · SECCenter · Offense
Chris ColeGeorgia · SECLinebacker · Defense
Will EcholesOle Miss · SECDefensive tackle · Defense
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SemifinalistDTXavier GilliamTennessee · SECDefensive tackle · Defense
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SemifinalistOTLance HeardKentucky · SECTackle · Offense
Trevor LauckIowa · Big TenTackle · Offense
Sammy OmosighoUCLA · Big TenLinebacker · Defense
Tobi OsunsanmiIndiana · Big TenDefensive end · Defense
Alumni
Every winner since 1970.
2025Jacob RodriguezTexas Tech · Linebacker
2024Kelvin Banks Jr.Texas · Offensive tackle
2023Laiatu LatuUCLA · Defensive end
2022Will Anderson Jr.Alabama · Linebacker
2021Aidan HutchinsonMichigan · Defensive end
2016Jonathan AllenAlabama · Defensive tackle
Seven Blocks of Granite
Champions of the cause.
Named for Vince Lombardi's legendary Fordham line, the Seven Blocks of Granite Champions are honored for advancing cancer research and the lives of patients and families.