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Smith on Mackey Radar

STANFORD, Calif. – The Friends of John Mackey named Stanford junior Kaden Smith to the John Mackey Award preseason watch list, as announced Friday.
 
Given annually to the most outstanding collegiate tight end, the award recipient is selected by vote of the John Mackey Award selection committee.
 
Smith, a Pac-12 All-Academic honorable mention in 2017, played in 14 games during his sophomore season. He accounted for 414 yards and five touchdowns on 23 receptions. Smith averaged 18.0 yards/catch.
 
The winner will be announced Dec. 5.

Stanford begins the 2018 campaign on Aug. 31 against San Diego State. Kickoff at Stanford Stadium is set for 6 p.m. PT.
 
Preseason Honors

Mackey Award watch list
Kaden Smith • Tight End

Biletnikoff Award watch list
JJ Arcega-Whiteside • Wide Receiver

Doak Walker Award watch list
Bryce Love • Running Back

Bednarik Award watch list
Alijah Holder • Cornerback
Bobby Okereke • Linebacker

Maxwell Award watch list
K.J. Costello • Quarterback 
Bryce Love • Running Back

Rimmington Trophy watch list
Jesse Burkett • Center 
 
Lott IMPACT Trophy watch list
Bobby Okereke • Linebacker 

Dodd Trophy watch list 
David Shaw • Bradford M. Freeman Director of Football

Sporting News Preseason All-America
First Team
Bryce Love • Running Back

Second Team
Nate Herbig • Offensive Line
Jake Bailey • Punter
 
Athlon Preseason All-America
First Team Offense
Bryce Love • Running Back

Second Team Offense
Nate Herbig • Offensive Line

Second Team Specialist
Jake Bailey • Punter

Third Team Offense
Kaden Smith • Tight End
 
Athlon Preseason All-Pac-12
First Team
Bryce Love • Running Back
JJ Arcega-Whiteside • Wide Receiver
Kaden Smith • Tight End
Nate Herbig • Offensive Line
Bobby Okereke • Linebacker
Cameron Scarlett • Kick Returner

Second Team
Walker Little • Offensive Line
Jet Toner • Kicker
Jake Bailey • Punter

Third Team
Jesse Burkett • Offensive Line

Fourth Team
Frank Buncom • Safety