Three Ohio State players appear on Maxwell preseason watch list
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 12:44 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
The 2026 Maxwell Award preseason watch list includes three Ohio State players: wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, quarterback Julian Sayin, and running back Bo Jackson. Smith, considered a top player nationally, aims to break receiving records after two exceptional seasons. Sayin, a returning Heisman Finalist, led the nation in passing accuracy during his freshman year. Jackson, the best freshman rusher from last year, is expected to secure the starting role again this season. The Maxwell Award, given to the best all-around college football player, will announce its winner on December 10, 2026.
- •Jeremiah Smith, Julian Sayin, and Bo Jackson are recognized players.
- •Smith has 163 receptions and 27 touchdowns in his career.
- •Sayin led the country in passing accuracy as a freshman.
- •Jackson rushed for 1,090 yards and nine touchdowns last season.
- •The Maxwell Award winner will be announced on December 10.
- 12:44 AMYahoo Sports — Two Ohio State players named on Walter Camp preseason watch list
- 2:16 AMYahoo Sports — Three Ohio State players named to Lombardi preseason watch list
- 9:24 PMYahoo Sports — Three Ohio State players named to Maxwell preseason watch list
"The Walter Camp 2026 preseason watch list was unveiled on Monday and two Ohio State players were among the names that made the cut.
"The Lombardi Award released its 2026 preseason watch list last week and a trio of Ohio State players were among the names unveiled.
"The 2026 Maxwell Award preseason watch list was announced and three Ohio State players were recognized as potential winners.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 12:44 AMTwo Ohio State players named on Walter Camp preseason watch list
The Walter Camp 2026 preseason watch list was unveiled on Monday and two Ohio State players were among the names that made the cut.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 2:16 AMThree Ohio State players named to Lombardi preseason watch list
The Lombardi Award released its 2026 preseason watch list last week and a trio of Ohio State players were among the names unveiled.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 9:24 PMThree Ohio State players named to Maxwell preseason watch list
The 2026 Maxwell Award preseason watch list was announced and three Ohio State players were recognized as potential winners.
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