Penn State Football: Quartet of Nittany Lions Added to Award Watch Lists

Another day, another series of preseason watch list announcements as the quartet of Penn State junior offensive lineman Olumuyiwa Fashanu, sophomore linebacker Abdul Carter, junior cornerback Kalen King and junior defensive end Chop Robinson were all named to various award watch lists on Tuesday.

Fashanu was selected to the Outland Trophy watch list on Tuesday, while sophomore linebacker Abdul Carter, junior cornerback Kalen King and junior Chop Robinson were named to the Bronko Nagurski Trophy watch list. The Outland Trophy is given to the best interior lineman, offensive or defensive, in college football. The Bronko Nagurski Trophy, presented by the Charlotte Touchdown Club, recognizes the best defensive player in college football.

The five finalists for the Nagurski Trophy and three finalists for the Outland Trophy will be named in November. Both winners will be announced live on The Home Depot College Football Awards.

Fashanu is widely considered to be among the two or three best offensive tackles in the nation and was projected by many experts to be a potential Top 10 pick in last year’s NFL Draft prior to Fashanu opting to return for the 2023-24 season. For their parts, Carter, King and Robinson all look to make a major impact on the Nittany Lions’ upcoming season at all three levels of play.

Penn State Football Recognized on 2023 Preseason Watch Lists
Abdul Carter: Lott IMPACT Trophy, Bronko Nagurski Award
Dvon Ellies: Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
Olumuyiwa Fashanu: Outland Trophy
Nicholas Singleton: Maxwell Award
Kalen King: Lott IMPACT Trophy, Bronko Nagurski Award
Chop Robinson: Bronko Nagurski Award