Florida RB Jadan Baugh named to Doak Walker Award watch list
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 5:05 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Florida football junior running back Jadan Baugh has been named to the 2026 Doak Walker Award preseason watch list, recognizing college football's top running backs. Baugh led the Gators in rushing with 1,170 yards and eight touchdowns in 2025, earning All-SEC honors. This marks Baugh's second consecutive year on the Doak Walker watch list. The award's semifinalists will be announced in November, with the winner revealed live on December 10, 2026.
- •Baugh totaled 10 touchdowns last season, ranking third in the SEC.
- •His 266 yards against Florida State in 2025 is a program record.
- •Baugh is also named an ESPN first-team preseason All-American.
- •The Doak Walker Award recognizes excellence in college running backs.
- 7:03 PMYahoo Sports — Florida's Jadan Baugh headlines Doak Walker Award preseason watchlist
- 5:05 PMYahoo Sports — Florida football awards tracker, RB Jadan Baugh named to Doak Walker list
"Florida football RB Jadan Baugh has been named to the Doak Walker Award watch list, given to college football's best running back.
"Florida football's star running back Jadan Baugh was named to the 2026 Doak Walker Award preseason watch list.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 7:03 PMFlorida's Jadan Baugh headlines Doak Walker Award preseason watchlist
Florida football's star running back Jadan Baugh was named to the 2026 Doak Walker Award preseason watch list.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 5:05 PMFlorida football awards tracker, RB Jadan Baugh named to Doak Walker list
Florida football RB Jadan Baugh has been named to the Doak Walker Award watch list, given to college football's best running back.
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