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Miami Hurricanes' Mensah, Toney, and Fletcher named to Maxwell Award watchlist

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 11:40 AM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Miami Hurricanes' Mensah, Toney, and Fletcher named to Maxwell Award watchlist
Summary

Darian Mensah, Malachi Toney, and Mark Fletcher Jr. of the Miami Hurricanes are on the 2026 Maxwell Award watchlist, recognizing outstanding college football players. Miami and Ohio State each have three representatives among the 81 candidates as the award season starts. Mensah led Miami's offense last year and was a second-team All-ACC honoree. Toney had a record-breaking freshman season, while Fletcher emerged as a key player with significant postseason contributions. Semifinalists will be revealed on November 10, with finalists following on November 24 and the winner announced on December 10.

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  • •Darian Mensah, Malachi Toney, and Mark Fletcher Jr. are on the watchlist.
  • •The Maxwell Award recognizes top college football players since 1937.
  • •Mensah threw for 3,973 yards and 34 touchdowns last season.
  • •Toney set Miami records with 109 receptions and 1,211 receiving yards.
  • •Fletcher established a College Football Playoff record with 507 rushing yards.
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  • 11:40 AMYahoo Sports — Miami Hurricanes Football: Malachi Toney, Darian Mensah, and Mark Fletcher Jr. named to Maxwell Award watchlist
What they're saying
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3 of Miami’s offensive stars were put on a shortlist as award watchlist season begins.

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