FSU safety Jammie Robinson appears on Chuck Bednarik Award watch list

Watch list season has finally arrived.

The 16 preseason watch lists from the National College Football Awards Association will be announced over the next couple weeks, beginning with the Maxwell Award (July 18) and ending with the Bednarik Award (Aug. 1).

The other preseason watch lists are for the Davey O'Brien Award (July 19), Doak Walker Award (July 20), Biletnikoff Award (July 21), John Mackey Award and Rimington Trophy (July 22), Butkus Award and Payeom Jim Thorpe Award (July 25), Bronko Nagurski Trophy and Outland Trophy (July 26), Lou Groza Award and Ray Guy Award (July 27), Paul Hornung Award and Wuerffel Trophy (July 28), Walter Camp Award (July 29) and the Bednarik Award (Aug. 1).

Below is a running tracker of which Florida State football players make each list.

Florida State safety Jammie Robinson named to Bednarik Award Watch List

No FSU player appeared on more preseason watch lists this offseason than Jammie Robinson.

The Seminole safety most recently landed on the Chuck Bednarik Award watch list Monday. He also appeared on the Jim Thorpe Award and Bronko Nagurski Trophy watch lists last week.

The Chuck Bednarik Award recognizes the top defensive player in college football. Semifinalists for the award will be announced on Nov. 1 before the three finalists are revealed on Nov. 22. The winner will be announced at the ESPN Home Depot College Football Awards Show on Dec. 8.

Florida State left guard Dillan Gibbons appears on Wuerffel Trophy Watch List

Dillan Gibbons continues to receive recognition for his humanitarian efforts.

The Seminole left guard was named to the Wuerffel Trophy watch list Thursday. He already made the Uplifting Athletes Rare Disease Champion Team last season and is a nominee for the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team this preseason.

The Wuerffel Trophy, which is named after 1996 Heisman Trophy winner, Danny Wuerffel, started in 2005 and is given to, "honor the FBS player who best combines exemplary community service with leadership achievement on and off the field."

Semifinalists for the Wuerffel Trophy will be announced on Nov. 1, while the finalists will be revealed on Nov. 22. The winner will be formally announced on Dec. 8.

Florida State punter Alex Mastromanno named to Ray Guy Award Watch List

FSU punter Alex Mastromanno is the latest Seminole to receive preseason award consideration.

The redshirt sophomore was named to the Ray Guy Award preseason watch list Wednesday morning.

In his second season with the Seminoles, Mastromanno was named FSU's special teams MVP. He averaged 42.7 yards per punt and landed 18 of his 61 punts from the 2021 season inside the 20-yard line while not having any touchbacks.

In fact, Mastromanno hasn't had any touchbacks on his punts since the first game of his collegiate career back in September of 2020.

No Seminole has ever won the Ray Guy Award since it was introduced in 2000.

Florida State safety Jammie Robinson named to Thorpe Award Watch List

After an impressive All-ACC debut season at FSU last year, Jammie Robinson is regarded as a top defensive back in the conference and potentially the country entering the 2022 season.

Robinson was named to the Thorpe Award Watch List Monday, putting him in contention for the award which is given annually to the best defensive back in college football.

In 2021, Robinson led FSU with 85 tackles and had four interceptions, tied for the most in the ACC.

FSU has two all-time Thorpe Award winners, Deion Sanders in 1988 and Terrell Buckley in 1991.

Florida State linebacker Tatum Bethune named to Butkus Award Watch List

While the first few Seminoles named to preseason watch lists this year were veterans, Tatum Bethune became the first new FSU football player to make a list on Monday.

The UCF transfer made an instant impression at linebacker this past spring for the Seminoles. He's expected to play a key role this season after amassing 108 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, two sacks and two interceptions last season for the Knights.

Two Seminoles won the Butkus Award in its first eight years of existence, Paul McGowan in 1987 and Marvin Jones in 1992. No FSU player has won the award since Jones 30 years ago.

Florida State tight end Camren McDonald named to Mackey Award Watch List

FSU tight end Camren McDonald has been one of the most consistent contributors over the last few seasons for the Seminoles.

He's appeared in 45 games over the last four seasons and has 53 catches for 549 yards and four touchdowns entering his fifth and final season with the Seminoles.

The Long Beach, Calif. native was named to the Mackey Award preseason watch list for the second straight season Friday. He's looking to become FSU's second Mackey Award winner after Nick O'Leary in 2014.

Florida State offensive lineman Dillan Gibbons nominated for Allstate AFCA Good Works Team

FSU offensive lineman Dillan Gibbons has been one of the most prominent college athletes using his name, image and likeness powers for the greater good.

Over the last year, he's raised over $300,000 for a few charitable causes, most recently helping raise money for an FSU teammate, Greedy Vance, whose family home in Louisiana was destroyed by a hurricane.

Gibbons' efforts were recognized Thursday when he was nominated for the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, which honors off-field contributions made by college football players.

FSU tight end Camren McDonald made last year's Good Works Team and Gibbons is looking to become the eighth Seminole to make the team since it was created in 1992.

Florida State running back Treshaun Ward makes Doak Walker Award list

FSU's running back room is among the deepest position groups on the roster and Treshaun Ward is FSU's Walker Award Watch list representative entering his second season on scholarship.

In his first season in the rotation, he stood out as FSU's secondary backfield option, carrying the ball 81 times for 515 yards with four touchdowns as well as 185 receiving yards and one more touchdown.

With Jashaun Corbin now gone, he's contending for the starting job. If spring practice was any indication, he'll get a tough fight from Trey Benson. Whoever starts, Ward's role will be significant.

Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis on Maxwell Award list

FSU quarterback Jordan Travis entered the offseason with the starting job secured for the first time in his collegiate career.

Travis had a compelling case after how well he finished last season. In his final seven games, Travis recorded 17 total touchdowns with only two interceptions while completing 65.1% of his passes and averaging 71.1 rushing yards. The Seminoles went 5-2 during that span.

The Maxwell Award recognized the burgeoning Travis, including the redshirt junior in its 85-player watch list Monday. The award has been presented to the best college football player nationally since 1937.

The semifinalists for the Maxwell Award will be announced on Nov. 1. A group of three finalists will be named on Nov. 22. The winner will be revealed at ESPN's Home Depot College Football Awards Show on Dec. 8.

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