Ohio State tight end Hunter Welcing makes John Mackey watch list
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 3:48 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
The John Mackey Award preseason watch list includes Ohio State tight end Hunter Welcing, who transferred from Northwestern. Welcing recorded 28 catches for 296 yards and two touchdowns last season. Despite Ohio State's history of not producing Mackey Award winners, the team sees potential in Welcing. As the season progresses, Nate Roberts may also contend for the starting tight end spot, which could lead to further watch list recognition later this year.
- •Hunter Welcing is on the John Mackey Award preseason watch list.
- •Welcing had a notable performance at Northwestern last season.
- •Ohio State tight end position could see competition between Welcing and Nate Roberts.
- •The Mackey Award will be announced on December 11.
- 3:48 AMYahoo Sports — Ohio State kicker makes Lou Groza preseason watch list for 2026
- 3:07 AMYahoo Sports — Ohio State tight end makes John Mackey 2026 preseason watch list
"The 2026 preseason Lou Groza watch list was unveiled last week and Ohio State kicker Connor Hawkins was among the names appearing.
"The John Mackey Award preseason watch list has been released and an Ohio State tight end is among the many names appearing.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 3:48 AMOhio State kicker makes Lou Groza preseason watch list for 2026
The 2026 preseason Lou Groza watch list was unveiled last week and Ohio State kicker Connor Hawkins was among the names appearing.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 3:07 AMOhio State tight end makes John Mackey 2026 preseason watch list
The John Mackey Award preseason watch list has been released and an Ohio State tight end is among the many names appearing.
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