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The John Mackey Award Announces its 2026 Preseason Watchlist

August 5th, 2026

Join us in recognizing some of the top tight ends to watch out for this college football season

From the Hill to the Gridiron

August 1st, 2026

Syracuse Ties Continue to Shape the Legacy of the John Mackey Award

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John Mackey Changed the Game. Sylvia Mackey Changed How Football Cares. Now Their Legacy Lives on Through the John Mackey Award

July 31st, 2026

Hall of Famer's Widow, the woman who helped transform NFL player advocacy, now leads the next chapter of college football's premier tight end honor. - building on 25 years of dedicated leadership by former Chairman Jerry Mackey

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Eli Stowers of Vanderbilt Wins the 2025 John Mackey Award

December 12th, 2025

Stowers captured the 2025 John Mackey Award after leading all FBS tight ends with 769 receiving yards and recording 62 receptions, helping lead Vanderbilt to a school-record 10-win season.

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