Senior defensive back Paulson Adebo was named one of 42 student-athletes on the Lott IMPACT Trophy preseason watch list.
Over the last two seasons, Adebo leads the nation with 38 passes defended. He is one of three returners in college football to have had at least four interceptions in each of the last two seasons. He is a two-time All-Pac-12 first team honoree.
In 2019, despite missing the final three games due to injury, Adebo led the conference in passes defended per game and interceptions per game. Nationally he ranked third and eighth, respectively, in those categories.
Harrison Phillips (2017) and Chase Thomas (2013) were named finalists previously for the award, while Owen Marecic was awarded an honorary Lott IMPAC Trophy in 2010.
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 17th annual Lott IMPACT Trophy banquet in December in Newport Beach.
Stanford's Preseason Honors
Lott IMPACT Trophy
Paulson Adebo • Defensive Back
Athlon Preseason All-Pac-12
First Team
Drew Dalman • center
Connor Wedington • kick returner
Second Team
Paulson Adebo • cornerback
Walker Little • offensive line
Michael Wilson • wide receiver
Third Team
Thomas Booker • defensive line
Austin Jones • running back
Jet Toner • kicker
Fourth Team
Davis Mills • quarterback
Ryan Sanborn • punter
Foster Sarell • offensive line
Michael Wilson • punt returner
