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SEATTLE – Washington third-year tight end Decker DeGraaf has earned a spot on the John Mackey Award Watch List, the Nassau County Sports Commission announced this week. He is one of 37 tight ends on this season's watch list and one of nine from the Big Ten Conference. DeGraaf appeared in all 13 games last season and made 11 starts. He had a career-high 32 catches for 360 yards last season. In the comeback win at Maryland, DeGraaf had a career-high six receptions for 62 yards. He recorded touchdowns in the wins against Illinois and at UCLA. DeGraaf set a new career-high in yards, going for 91 on five catches against Purdue. The watchlist represents programs from every level of major college football and highlights players who have demonstrated talent, leadership and potential heading into the upcoming season. The John Mackey Award Selection Committee will continue to evaluate candidates throughout the season, with additional players eligible to be added based on their on-field performance. The award is presented annually to the most outstanding tight end in college football, the John Mackey Award honors the legacy of Pro Football Hall of Famer John Mackey, whose excellence, leadership, character, and impact on the game continue to inspire generations of student-athletes. Established in 2000 by the Nassau County Sports Commission, the award remains one of college football's premier individual honors for the tight end position. Washington Preseason Watch Lists Dodd Trophy – Jedd Fisch Allstate Good Works Team – Landen Hatchett Maxwell Award – Demond Williams Jr. Rimington Trophy – Landen Hatchett Lou Groza Award – Tyler Robles John Mackey Award – Decker DeGraaf