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Washington tight end Decker DeGraaf named to Mackey Award watch list

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 6:30 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Washington tight end Decker DeGraaf named to Mackey Award watch list
Summary

Washington Huskies tight end Decker DeGraaf was announced as one of 37 players on the 2026 John Mackey Award watch list. The junior, who stands 6-foot-4 and weighs 245 pounds, had a successful 2025 season with 32 receptions for 360 yards and two touchdowns. DeGraaf expressed his desire to be a significant contributor in the upcoming season, highlighting his chemistry with quarterback Demond Williams Jr. and the potential for growth among the team's younger players. The John Mackey Award is presented to the most outstanding tight end in college football, honoring the late Pro Football Hall of Famer John Mackey.

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  • •DeGraaf is one of 37 players on the 2026 Mackey Award watch list
  • •He increased his performance significantly from his freshman to sophomore year
  • •DeGraaf finished third on the team in receptions and receiving yards
  • •The award honors excellence among collegiate tight ends, established in 2000
  • •Only one UW tight end, Austin Seferian-Jenkins, has won the award in 2013
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  • 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Washington Football TE Named to 2026 Mackey Award Watch List
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Washington Huskies junior tight end Decker DeGraaf could prove to be one of the best at his position in 2026.

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