Tennessee offensive lineman Wendell Moe Jr. on Lombardi Award watch list

Tennessee offensive lineman Wendell Moe Jr. is included in the 2026 Lombardi Award preseason watch list, which highlights the nation's top linemen and linebackers. The list features 54 players, including 20 offensive linemen and 16 from the SEC. Moe Jr., returning for his final collegiate season, previously earned First-Team All-SEC honors in 2025 after starting 11 games. Over his career, he has started 38 games and played more than 2,400 snaps, allowing only two sacks in 40 appearances. Moe Jr. is also on the preseason watch lists for the Outland Trophy and received second-team All-America honors from the Walter Camp All-America team.

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