O.J. Howard Added to Preseason Mackey Award Watch List

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Posted: Jul 11, 2015 8:02 PM CDT

Updated: Nov 18, 2015 6:12 PM CST

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By:Alabama News Network

TUSCALOOSA, AL—

Former Autauga Academy standout O.J. Howard is among the players on the preseason watch list for the John Mackey Award, given to the nation’s top collegiate tight end.

The Alabama junior is one of several in-state players honored on Wednesday with the release of the Mackey Award and Rimington Trophy preseason watch lists.

The Autaugaville native ranked fourth on the Tide’s receiving chart last year with 17 receptions for 260 yards. For his career, Howard has 31 catches for 529 yards and a pair of touchdowns.