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The Lombardi Award Committee announced today that linebacker Sammy Brown has been named as one of 54 players on the watch list for the Lombardi Award, presented to the nation's top lineman or linebacker. Additional information from award organizers is included below. Visit the 2026 Preseason Honors hub for more preseason accolades garnered by Clemson. The Lombardi Award Committee proudly unveils the 2026 Preseason Watchlist, spotlighting 54 of the nation’s top linemen and linebackers from across all FBS conferences and independents. This year’s list features a balanced mix of offensive and defensive standouts, from dominant tackles and guards to elite linebackers and ends, representing powerhouse programs nationwide. With strong showings from the SEC (16), Big Ten (17), Big 12 (6), and ACC (4), plus top talent from other conferences, the watchlist celebrates excellence across college football. As the season progresses, new breakout players may join this prestigious group, continuing the Lombardi legacy of grit, leadership, and excellence on and off the field. C Brady Small, Army OG Paolo Gennarelli, Army LB Sammy Brown , Clemson EDGE Clev Lubin, Louisville LB Cade Uluave, BYU OG Evan Tengesdahl, Cincinnati OG Shadre Hurst, Houston TE Terrance Carter Jr., Texas Tech DT A.J. Holmes Jr., Texas Tech LB Ben Roberts, Texas Tech LB Rolijah Hardy, Indiana LB Isaiah Jones, Indiana OT Carter Smith, Indiana DT Tyrique Tucker, Indiana OT Trevor Lauck, Iowa C Kade Pieper, Iowa DE John Henry Daley, Michigan DE Anthony Smith, Minnesota C Carson Hinzman, Ohio State OG Luke Montgomery, Ohio State OG Austin Siereveld, Ohio State TE Jamari Johnson, Oregon C Iapani Laloulu, Oregon EDGE Teitum Tuioti, Oregon EDGE Matayo Uiagalelei, Oregon DT A'Mauri Washington, Oregon TE Benjamin Brahmer, Penn State C Steven Demboski, Delaware LB Baron Hopson, Kennesaw State LB Kolbe Fields, Louisiana Tech OG Anthonie Knapp, Notre Dame LB Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, Notre Dame OT Chad Schuster, Western Michigan EDGE Dylan LaBarbera, Nevada LB Jaxton Eck, New Mexico EDGE Jayden Virgin-Morgan, Boise State LB Xavier Atkins, Auburn C Drew Bobo, Georgia TE Trey'Dez Green, LSU OT Jordan Seaton, LSU DE Princewill Umanmielen, LSU LB Whit Weeks, LSU OT Cayden Green, Missouri DT David Stone, Oklahoma DT Will Echoles, Ole Miss EDGE Dylan Stewart, South Carolina OG Wendell Moe Jr., Tennessee LB Rasheem Biles, Texas OT Trevor Goosby, Texas EDGE Colin Simmons, Texas DT DJ Hicks, Texas A&M DE Anto Saka, Texas A&M C Zach Greenberg, James Madison EDGE Donnie Smith, Troy