Auburn's Rayshawn Pleasant named to Hornung Award watchlist
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Auburn football player Rayshawn Pleasant has been included in the 2026 Hornung Award watchlist, which recognizes the most versatile player in college football. The announcement came on August 10. Pleasant, a defensive back and return specialist who transferred from Tulane, is looking to enhance his impressive performance from the previous seasons, where he recorded 16 tackles and two interceptions in a game against Arkansas. He also returned a kickoff for 98 yards during the season opener against Baylor. The SEC leads all conferences with 10 players on the watchlist.
- •Rayshawn Pleasant is a defensive back and return specialist for Auburn.
- •He transferred from Tulane before the 2025 season.
- •Pleasant recorded 16 tackles and two interceptions in 2025.
- •He had a 98-yard kickoff return against Baylor in the season opener.
- •The SEC has the most players on the Hornung Award watchlist with 10.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Auburn's Rayshawn Pleasant included in Hornung Award watchlist
"One of Auburn football's most versatile threats has been included on the watchlist for a prestigious postseason award.
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