On Wednesday Texas senior center Derek Kerstetter was named to the 2020 Rimington watch list. The Rimington Trophy is awarded annually to the best center in all of college football.
The Rimington Trophy is presented annually to the most outstanding center in NCAA Division I College Football. Since its inception, award has raised over $4.5 million for the Boomer Esiason Foundation, which is committed to finding a cure for cystic fibrosis.
Dave Rimington, the award’s namesake, was a consensus first-team All-America center at the University of Nebraska in 1981 and 1982, during which time he became the John Outland Trophy’s only two-time winner as the nation’s finest college interior lineman. For more on the Rimington Trophy and a list of past recipients, visit www.rimingtontrophy.com
The Rimington Trophy is a member of the National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA), which encompasses the most prestigious awards in college football. Founded in 1997, the NCFAA and its 25 awards now boast over 800 recipients, dating to 1935. Visit ncfaa.org to learn more about the association. – From the Rimington Trophy’s website
The winner is determined by the committee with the help of the Walter Camp Foundation, The Sporting News and the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA).
Kerstetter is in his first season as the starting center for Texas after moving over from right tackle. Following Zach Shackelford’s departure to the NFL, they need someone to step in and take over. Kerstetter is one of the top players among the offensive line along with tackle Samuel Cosmi, so it should come as no surprise to see his name on the watch list.