Three Ohio State players named to Freshman of the Year watch list
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 2:36 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
The Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year watch list was released on August 26, featuring three Ohio State players: Chris Henry Jr., Cincere Johnson, and Jay Timmons. The award, established in 2018, honors the year's top college football freshman. Ohio State has a history with this accolade, as quarterback Julian Sayin won it last year. The finalists will be announced on December 2, with the winner revealed on December 28.
- •Three Buckeyes on the Alexander Freshman of the Year watch list
- •Chris Henry Jr. also on the Polynesian Player of the Year list
- •Watch list includes 37 players total
- •Semifinalists announced on November 4, finalists on December 2
- •Recent recipient from Ohio State was Julian Sayin
- 2:36 AMYahoo Sports — Three Ohio State players on Alexander Freshman of the Year watch list
"The Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year preseason watch list was unveiled on Thursday and a trio of Buckeyes were named.
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