Texas WR Xavier Worthy named finalist for Shaun Alexander Award

Xavier Worthy continues to be recognized for his outstanding freshman season.

It seems like every week Texas’ star wideout Xavier Worthy gets nominated for a new award.

This time Worthy has been named a finalist for the Shaun Alexander Award which is given to the top freshman in college football.

Worthy is joined on the list by some of the elite talents in college football.

The 2022 Shaun Alexander Award Finalist:

  • RB Braelon Allen, Wisconsin
  • TE Brock Bowers, Georiga
  • RB TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio St
  • QB CJ Stroud, Ohio St
  • WR Xavier Worthy, Texas

The winner of the award will be announced by the Maxwell Foundation Club on Jan. 10, 2022.

Winning the Shaun Alexander Award would add to Worthy’s already impressive resume. The speedster has already taken home Big 12 offensive freshman of the year and freshman All-American honors.

After his breakout freshman campaign, Worthy seems poised to mark his name among the best wide receivers the Texas football history.

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