Preseason Honors

Paulson Adebo (DB)

As a sophomore, Adebo was named second-team All-America by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA). He is the youngest Cardinal defensive player to earn FWAA All-America recognition, and joins Christian McCaffrey as the only Stanford sophomores to make the list.

In his first year of action, the Mansfield, Texas, native led the country with a school-record 20 pass breakups and 24 passes defended. A first-team All-Pac-12 selection, Adebo also led the team and was third in the Pac-12 with four interceptions in 2018.

Lott IMPACT Trophy
Adebo was one of 42 student-athletes named to the Lott IMPACT Trophy preseason watch list. The 42 (Ronnie Lott's number) nominees represent the finest in college football -- defensive players who have had the biggest IMPACT on their teams both on and off the field. IMPACT stands for Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity. Candidates will be evaluated during the season with a Player of the Week chosen each week (and his school receiving $1,000 for its general scholarship fund). The four finalists will attend the 15th annual Lott IMPACT Trophy banquet on Dec. 9 in Newport Beach. 

Bednarik Award
Named for Chuck Bednarik, a former college and NFL Hall of Famer, the Bednarik Award has been presented annually to the defensive player in college football since 1995 and is judged by the Maxwell Football Club. Semifinalists will be announced October 29, while the three finalists for each award will be unveiled November 25. The winners will be announced as part of the Home Depot College Football Awards Show held on December 12, and the formal presentation will be made at the Maxwell Football Club Awards Gala hosted by Tropicana Hotel and Casino Atlantic City on March 13, 2020. 

Jim Thorpe Award
The Jim Thorpe Award, named in memory of multi-sport athlete Jim Thorpe, has been awarded to the top defensive back in college football since 1986. It is voted on by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame, and based on performance on the field, athletic ability and character. The watch list includes 46 of the nation's best defensive backs and the winner will be announced at The Home Depot College Football Awards on December 12 on ESPN. The Paycom Jim Thorpe Award commemorative banquet will be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, in Oklahoma City.

Bronko Nagurski Trophy
Awarded to the best defensive player in the nation, the Bronko Nagurski Trophy has been presented every year since 1993. The FWAA and the Charlotte Touchdown Club will announce five finalists for the 2019 Bronko Nagurski Trophy on Nov. 20.

Treyjohn Butler (DB)

A two-time Pac-12 All-Academic honoree, Butler played in 10 games for the Cardinal last season. The Rancho Cucamonga, California, native and senior cornerback has been a staple in the local community. In addition to visits to the Stanford Children's Hospital, Butler also participates in reading programs in East Palo Alto, and works with the football program's Set the Expectation pledge to combat relationship violence, and Team Impact.

Wuerffel Trophy
Named after 1996 Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Danny Wuerffel from the University of Florida, the Wuerffel Trophy is presented each February in Fort Walton Beach and awarded to the FBS player that best combines exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievement. Semifinalists for the award will be announced on November 5 and finalists will be announced on November 18. The formal announcement of the 2019 recipient will be made at the National Football Foundation's festivities in New York City on December 10. The presentation of the 2019 Wuerffel Trophy will occur at the 51st All Sports Association Awards Banquet on February 14, 2020 in Fort Walton Beach. 

K.J. Costello (QB)

An All-Pac-12 second team honoree last season, Costello's 29 passing touchdowns ranked third-most in a season in school history, surpassed only by Andrew Luck (37 in 2011 and 32 in 2010). Costello also finished with the second-most passing yards (3,540) and 300-yard passing games (7) in a season in school history.

The Coto de Caza, California, native led the Pac-12 in passing efficiency (155.0) and yards per attempt (8.57), and was among the Top 25 in the nation in completion percentage (65.1%), completions per game (20.7), passing touchdowns (29), passing yards (3,540) and passing yards per game (272.3).

Maxwell Award
Presented annually to the best all-around college football player, the Maxwell Award is judged by a panel of sportscasters, sportswriters, and National Collegiate Athletic Association head coaches and the membership of the Maxwell Football Club. The award is named in honor of Robert W. "Tiny" Maxwell and has been given to America's College Player of the Year since 1937. Semifinalists will be announced October 29, while the three finalists for each award will be unveiled November 25. The winners will be announced as part of the Home Depot College Football Awards Show held on December 12, and the formal presentation will be made at the Maxwell Football Club Awards Gala hosted by Tropicana Hotel and Casino Atlantic City on March 13, 2020. Stanford has had two Maxwell Award winners (Jim Plunkett in 1970 and Andrew Luck in 2011).

Davey O'Brien Award
The Davey O'Brien award was established in 1977 and has been awarded to the best quarterback in college football each year since 1981. There are 30 quarterbacks on the watch list and 16 semifinalists will be named on Wednesday, Nov. 13. From that list, the Foundation will announce the three finalists on Monday, Nov. 25. The 2019 Davey O'Brien Award winner will be unveiled live on ESPN Thursday, Dec. 12, during The Home Depot College Football Awards. The 43rd Annual Davey O'Brien Awards Dinner will be held Monday, Feb. 17, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas.

Manning Award
The Manning Award was created by the Allstate Sugar Bowl in honor of the college football accomplishments of Archie, Peyton and Eli Manning. It is the only quarterback award that includes the candidates' bowl performances in its balloting.

Drew Dalman (C)

As a sophomore, Dalman played in seven games and started multiple games at two different positions. He started two games apiece at center and right guard, where he protected quarterback K.J. Costello, who finished with the second-most passing yards and third-most passing touchdowns in a season in school history. 

Rimington Trophy
Awarded to the player considered to be the best center in college football, the Rimington Trophy is named after Dave Rimington, who played center at the University of Nebraska from 1979 to 1982. The winner of the Rimington Trophy is selected by determining the consensus All-American center pick from four existing All-America Teams: American Football Coaches Association, Walter Camp Foundation, The Sporting News, Football Writers Association of America.

Walker Little (OT)

One year after earning Pac-12 Freshman Co-Offensive Player of the Year honors, Little started 12 games at left tackle and earned All-Pac-12 accolades for the second straight year.

The Houston, Texas, native played nine games as a true freshman and helped Bryce Love set the single-season school rushing record, and last season Little protected the blindside for quarterback K.J. Costello, who finished with the second-most passing yards and third-most passing touchdowns in a single season in school history.

Outland Trophy
Awarded to the nation's best interior lineman, the Outland Award will be announced during ESPN's The Home Depot College Football Awards on Dec. 12, live from the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. The official presentation to the winner will be made at the NFID Outland Trophy Awards Dinner sponsored by Werner Enterprises and produced by the Greater Omaha Sports Committee on Jan. 15, 2020. Up to eight semifinalists will be named on Nov. 20 in Omaha and three finalists for the award will be announced on Nov. 25.

Colby Parkinson (TE)

An All-Pac-12 honorable mention selection last season, Parkinson's seven touchdown receptions were third-most in the nation among tight ends in 2018. Against Oregon State on Nov. 10, he tied a single-game school record with four touchdown catches (a program record for tight ends) and also reeled in 166 receiving yards, the second-most in a game by a Stanford tight end.

The Simi Valley, California, native has played in all 27 games during his two years on The Farm, and has totaled 39 receptions for 582 yards and 11 touchdowns.  

John Mackey Award
Given annually to the most outstanding collegiate tight end, the award is in honor of NFL Hall of Fame member John Mackey, who is considered to be the best to have played the tight end position. The award recipient is selected by vote of the John Mackey Award Selection Committee, and the 2019 Mackey Award recipient will be announced on December 11 and presented live on December 12 at The Home Depot College Football Awards Red Carpet Show on ESPNU.

Cameron Scarlett (RB)

An All-Pac-12 selection as a junior, Scarlett enters his final season at Stanford with 2,732 career all-purpose yards, including 836 rushing, 283 receiving and 1,613 return yards in 38 career games.

The Portland, Oregon, native has played in every game over the last two seasons. Last year, he led the team with eight rushing touchdowns, and in 2017, he led the Pac-12 and ranked second nationally with 1,008 kick return yards and was first in the nation with 12 returns of 30 or more yards. 

Doak Walker Award
First awarded in 1990, the Doak Walker Award honors the top running back in college football. It is named in honor of Doak Walker, a star halfback in college for the SMU Mustangs and in the NFL for the Detroit Lions. The PwC SMU Athletic Forum Board of Directors will name 10 semifinalists in November, and three finalists, as voted on by the Doak Walker Award National Selection Committee, will be announced on November 20. The recipient of the 2019 Doak Walker Award will be announced live on The Home Depot College Football Awards on Thursday, December 12 on ESPN.

Jet Toner (K)

Last season, Toner went 14-for-15 on field goal attempts and set the single-season school record for field goal percentage (.933). That also ranked second nationally and No. 1 in the Pac-12.

In his two seasons as Stanford's placekicker, Toner is 35-of-41 (.854) on field goal attempts and has made all 88 career extra points. The Honolulu, Hawaii, native was an honorable mention All-Pac-12 selection in 2017, and earned second team honors last year.   

Lou Groza Award
The Award is named for National Football League Hall of Fame kicker Lou "The Toe" Groza, who played 21 seasons with the Cleveland Browns. The Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award will announce its 20 semifinalists on Thursday, November 7. From this list, a panel of more than 100 FBS head coaches, SIDs, media members, former Groza finalists, and current NFL kickers selects the top three finalists for the award, announced on Tuesday, November 26. That same group then selects the national winner, who will be announced on Thursday, December 12 during the Home Depot College Football Awards Show on ESPN.

Connor Wedington (WR)

Wedington, who was limited to just four games last season due to injury, has a reception in all 17 career games. As a freshman in 2017, the Lake Tapps, Washington, native played in 13 games and finished with 31 receptions for 243 yards.  

Wedington has stayed active in the Bay Area community with visits to the Stanford Children's Hospital, participating in reading programs in East Palo Alto, and also works with the football program's Set the Expectation pledge to combat relationship violence, and Team Impact, which sponsored 13- year-old Cole Baker, who was diagnosed with cancer.

All State Good Works Team
Established in 1992, the All State Good Works Team continues to be one of the most coveted community service awards in college football. The final 22-member team and honorary coach is selected by a voting panel consisting of former Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® members and prominent media members who look for both their dedication to giving back and the embodiment of true leadership on and off the football field. After the final team members are announced on September 12, fans can vote for this year's Allstate AFCA Good Works Team captain through the official page on ESPN.com. Stanford's last member of the All State Good Works team was Harrison Phillips in 2017.