Memphis Tigers place two players on preseason award watchlists
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 4:25 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Memphis football announced two players on award watchlists on August 22, 2026. Safety Ian Foster is on the Chuck Bednarik watchlist, while running back Manny Covey is on the Doak Walker watchlist. Foster, who transferred from Southern Miss, is expected to lead the defense this season. Covey, a former Cincinnati player, aims to make an impact in a competitive running back rotation. Both awards will announce their winners in December.
- •Ian Foster appears on the Chuck Bednarik watchlist.
- •Manny Covey is on the Doak Walker watchlist.
- •Foster transferred from Southern Miss this offseason.
- •Covey had a standout performance in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl.
- •The winners of the awards will be announced in December.
- 4:25 AMYahoo Sports — Two Tigers appear on preseason award watchlists
"On Friday, Memphis football announced that two Tigers appear on preseason award watchlists. Safety Ian Foster appears on the Chuck Bednarik watchlist, while running back Manny Covey appears on the Doak Walker watchlist.
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