North Carolina State University Athletics
John Mackey Award Names Justin Joly to Preseason Watch List
8/9/2024 12:15:00 PM | Football
RALEIGH, NC. – Redshirt junior tight end Justin Joly has been named to the 2023 John Mackey Award Watch List. The Mackey Award is given annually to the most outstanding collegiate tight end.
Joly transferred to NC State in January from UCONN. During the 2023 season, he played in 12 games for the Huskies and totaled 56 receptions. He finished his freshman campaign with 578 total yards and a 10.32 yards per catch average.
The award is named in honor of John Mackey, a five-time Pro Bowl and three-time All-NFL selection. In 1992, Mackey became only the second tight end to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The John Mackey Award will be presented at The Home Depot College Football Awards Show on ESPN in December.
Wolfpack on Preseason Award Watch Lists
Maxwell Award- Grayson McCall
Outland Trophy- Zeke Correll
Jim Thorpe Award- Aydan White
Wuerffel Trophy- Brandon Cleveland
Walter Camp- Grayson McCall
Doak Award- Jordan Waters
Biletnikoff Award- KC Concepcion
Comeback Player Award- Grayson McCall
Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award- Grayson McCall
Rimington Trophy- Zeke Correll
John Mackey Award- Justin Joly
Joly transferred to NC State in January from UCONN. During the 2023 season, he played in 12 games for the Huskies and totaled 56 receptions. He finished his freshman campaign with 578 total yards and a 10.32 yards per catch average.
The award is named in honor of John Mackey, a five-time Pro Bowl and three-time All-NFL selection. In 1992, Mackey became only the second tight end to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The John Mackey Award will be presented at The Home Depot College Football Awards Show on ESPN in December.
Wolfpack on Preseason Award Watch Lists
Maxwell Award- Grayson McCall
Outland Trophy- Zeke Correll
Jim Thorpe Award- Aydan White
Wuerffel Trophy- Brandon Cleveland
Walter Camp- Grayson McCall
Doak Award- Jordan Waters
Biletnikoff Award- KC Concepcion
Comeback Player Award- Grayson McCall
Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award- Grayson McCall
Rimington Trophy- Zeke Correll
John Mackey Award- Justin Joly
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