These Gators named to 2022 preseason awards watch lists

Here are the Gators who will be watched closely this coming fall.

The 2022 college football campaign is merely a month away which means it is time for preseason awards watch lists. Around the country, various organizations have submitted their rosters of top players at each of their respective positions to keep an eye on this coming fall.

The Florida Gators are usually well-represented on these lists and this season is no exception. Over the past week, the names of Orange and Blue athletes have trickled out, headlined by starting quarterback [autotag]Anthony Richardson[/autotag]’s inclusion for the prestigious Maxwell Award, which is issued to the best overall player on the collegiate gridiron, as well as a handful of others.

Take a look below at the eight Florida football players who earned spots on eight preseason watch lists along with an official description of the award from the presenters themselves. Not only will the Gator Nation be watching these players closely but also the committees that assign these superlative honors.