▪ Evidence-ledOhio State · Texas · USCAug 26, 2026

Which freshmen will emerge as standout performers this season?

Fans are watching closely as several top programs showcase their incoming talent on the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award watch lists.

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  1. USC's Alex Graham, Luke Wafle named to Shaun Alexander Award watch list247Sports · Aug 26
  2. Three Buckeyes named to the 2026 Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award watch list247Sports · Aug 26
  3. Gray Named to Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award Watch ListUniversity of South Carolina Athletics · Aug 26
  4. Texas Longhorns Football trio named to Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year watch listOn3 · Aug 26
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  1. Texas A&M WR Aaron Gregory Makes Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Watch ListSports Illustrated · Aug 26
  2. South Carolina OL Darius Gray named to 2026 Shaun Alexander Freshman Player of the Year Preseason WatchlistOn3 · Aug 26
  3. Texas A&M WR Lands on Freshman of Year Watch ListYahoo Sports · Aug 26
  4. Talyn Taylor named to 2026 Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award Watch ListSicEmDawgs.com · Aug 26
  5. USC’s Alex Graham and Luke Wafle Named to Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award Watch ListUSC Athletics · Aug 26
  6. Gregory Named to Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award Watch List12thman.com · Aug 26

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