HOUSTON (November 4, 2025)  - The Lombardi Award™ Committee is proud to announce the 13 semifinalists for the 2025 Lombardi Award™, honoring the nation’s top college linemen and linebackers who embody the discipline, character, and excellence of legendary coach Vince Lombardi.  Originally intended to name 12 semifinalists, the Committee expanded the list to 13 this year following an exact tie for the final spot in the voting process.  Selected from an initial preseason watchlist of more...

HOUSTON (October 15, 2025)  - The Lombardi Award™ Committee is proud to announce the 2025 Midseason Watch List, featuring 65 of the nation's top linemen and linebackers. The players selected were evaluated based on their performances during the 2025 season to date, as well as their potential impact through the remainder of the campaign.  Players from all FBS conferences and independents were considered, representing an elite group of athletes who embody the leadership, discipline, and...

HOUSTON  – University of Texas offensive lineman Kelvin Banks Jr.  has won the 2024 Lombardi Award. The announcement was made at a ceremony at the Hilton Americas in Downtown Houston on Wednesday night.    Banks was one of four finalists for the award alongside Will Campbell , Louisiana State University;  Abdul Carter , Penn State University; and  Kyle Kennard , University of South Carolina.   "The main thing I was thinking was definitely please call my name," said Kelvin Banks Jr. "Like I...