If the preseason award watch lists are correct, then Notre Dame football tight end[autotag]Mitchell Evans[/autotag] is in line for a big season.
The senior had already been named to the Biletnikoff Award and Comeback Player of the Year Award’s watchlists. On Friday another outlet named Evans to its watchlist, the [autotag]Mackey Award[/autotag], given out to the nation’s top tight end.
Irish faithful are fully aware of this honor, even if Tyler Eifert is the only former player to actually win the award. Evans will have his shot this year, as Notre Dame’s offense will look drastically different in 2024. With more of an emphasis on the passing game, the tight end should see plenty of opportunities to put up big statistics.
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Mitchell Evans has been named to the Mackey Award Preseason Watch List #GoIrish☘️ pic.twitter.com/J1nZsC0VMx
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) August 9, 2024
If Evans can gain 800-plus yards with around 8 touchdowns, he will surely be in the conversation to take home the award. It may seem like a lofty goal, but with this offense it is entirely possible.
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