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Three Texas football players named to Lombardi Award watch list

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 6:13 AM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Three Texas football players named to Lombardi Award watch list

Summary

Colin Simmons, Trevor Goosby, and Rasheem Biles were selected for the Lombardi Award watch list for the 2026 season. The Lombardi Award honors outstanding linemen who exemplify leadership, courage, performance, and discipline on and off the field. This year’s selections include sophomore Simmons, redshirt junior Goosby, and senior Biles, who recently transferred from Pittsburgh. Previous winners from Texas include Kelvin Banks in 2024 and Brian Orakpo in 2008 among others.

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•Colin Simmons, Trevor Goosby, and Rasheem Biles make the watch list.
•The award celebrates linemen who demonstrate key values.
•Rasheem Biles transferred to Texas from Pittsburgh this offseason.
•Kelvin Banks won the award in 2024, making history for Texas.

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6:13 AMYahoo Sports — Three Texas standouts selected for Lombardi Award watch list

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Three Texas football players landed on this season’s Lombardi Award watch list, including edge rusher Colin Simmons, offensive lineman Trevor Goosby, and linebacker Rasheem Biles, according to the award committee’s announcement earlier this week. Named in honor of the legendary professional football coach Vince Lombardi, since 1970, the Lombardi Award is given each year to […]
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