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8/8/2025 12:01:00 PM





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NEW YORK, N.Y. — Redshirt sophomore tight end Mason Williams is representing Ohio on the 2025 John Mackey Award Preseason Watch List, as announced today (Aug. 8). 

Williams (Mogadore, Ohio) garnered two touchdowns and 211 yards on 19 receptions during the 2024 season. He averaged 11.1 yards per carry and 15.1 yards per game in the 14 games he played in. Williams also collected one rushing touchdown on his lone carry of the season for a total of seven yards. Following the 2024 season, Williams earned a spot on the Football Writers Association of America 2024 Freshman All-America Team. 

This award is presented annually to the best tight end in college football, honoring the legacy of NFL Hall of Fame Tight End, John Mackey. The John Mackey Award was established in 2000 by the Nassau County Sports Commission. The recipient of the award will be presented at the Home Depot College Football Awards Show, Friday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. on ESPN. 

The John Mackey Award Selection Committee is comprised of sportswriters, college football analyst, and former John Mackey Award winners. The 11 Committee Members are Jerry Mackey (Chairman), Charles Arbuckle, Dallas Clark, Lee Corso, Tom Dienhart, Tim Stratton, Daniel Graham, Marc Connolly, Phil Steele, Dick Weiss, Jake Butts. 

For more information about the John Mackey Award visit johnmackeyaward.com. 

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