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The John Mackey Award Brings Player-Driven Evaluation to 2026 Selection Process
August 17th, 2026
Accomplished former players, Mackey Award winners, Super Bowl Champions, and active football broadcasters bring multiple generations and perspectives to the evaluation of college football's most complete tight end.
A Winner's Perspective: Jake Butt On What Defines A John Mackey Award Tight End
August 10th, 2026
The former Michigan All-American and 2016 John Mackey Award winner is joining the Award’s Selection Committee with a unique perspective on what truly defines an elite tight end, including the things that never show up in a box score.
Hear from Jake on what winning the Mackey Award meant to him, how the tight end position has evolved, and what he’ll be looking for from the nation’s best in 2026.
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
