Oregon Ducks tight end Jamari Johnson named to Mackey Award watch list
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 5:39 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Oregon Ducks tight end Jamari Johnson has been named to the Mackey Award watch list ahead of the 2026 season. Johnson transferred to Oregon from Louisville and had 510 yards and three touchdowns last season while backing up Kenyon Sadiq, a Mackey Award finalist. This season, he is expected to take on a leading role among a talented group of tight ends, including Andrew Olesh and 5-star freshman Kendre Harrison. The Mackey Award honors the best tight end in college football, with Johnson now in consideration for the accolade.
- •Jamari Johnson named to Mackey Award watch list on August 5, 2026.
- •He had 510 yards and three touchdowns in 2025 season.
- •Johnson transferred to Oregon last year from Louisville.
- •Expected to lead a talented group of TEs this season.
- •Also includes Andrew Olesh and Kendre Harrison.
- 5:39 PMYahoo Sports — Oregon Ducks TE Jamari Johnson named to Mackey Award watch list
"Oregon Ducks tight end Jamari Johnson has been named to the Mackey Award watch list ahead of the 2026 season.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NFL•Aug 5, 2026, 6:10 PMFormer Marist football star signs with NFL team
- NFL•Aug 5, 2026, 5:45 PMSurprise Jets rookie may play himself into the rotation on defense
- NFL•Aug 5, 2026, 4:45 PMJets believe they can field one of the NFL's best tackle tandems
FootballNFL•Aug 5, 2026, 4:03 PMDC Thurman wants the Warriors to see the big picture- NFL•Aug 5, 2026, 3:44 PMFormer UC Bearcat Sauce Gardner named to Sporting News all-decade team
- NFL•Aug 5, 2026, 2:30 PMCowboys have groundwork for Quinnen Williams extension
