Clemson Banquet Award winners |
Clemson, S.C.—Clemson’s National Championship Football program held its season-ending banquet on Saturday night at the Betty Sheppard Poe and William Maxwell Poe Indoor Football Facility.
Awards were presented in a number of categories ranging from on field excellence to academics and strength training. The Tiger Pride Awards (MVP) were presented to Deshaun Watson and Mike Williams on the offensive side of the ball, and Carlos Watkins, Ben Boulware and Jadar Johnson on the defensive side. A highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Brian Dawkins Lifetime Achievement Award to Jeff Davis. Davis is now an assistant athletic director in the Clemson football program. He was the captain of the 1981 Clemson team that won the school’s first national championship. The festive celebration concluded with remarks from the six permanent captains of the 2016 team, Deshaun Watson, Jay Guillermo, Jordan Leggett, Carlos Watkins, Ben Boulware and Jadar Johnson. Offense Awards Solid Rock Award (most solid, consistent and dependable player at each position) Running Back: Wayne Gallman Wide Receiver: Mike Williams and Artavis Scott Tight End: Jordan Leggett Offensive Line: Jay Guillermo Quarterback: Deshaun Watson Hustle Award: Mitch Hyatt and Hunter Renfrow 12th Man Award: Deon Cain and Maverick Morris Iron Man Award: Jordan Leggett and Jay Guillermo Most Improved: Tyrone Crowder, C.J. Fuller, Nick Schuessler Rookie of the Year: Sean Pollard and Tremayne Anchrum Scout Team POY: Nyles Pinckney and Regan Upshaw Special Teams POY: Artavis Scott Tiger Pride (MVP): Deshaun Watson and Mike Williams Defensive Awards Defensive Backs: Cordrea Tankersely and Jadar Johnson Defensive Tackles: Carlos Watkins Defensive Ends: Christian Wilkins Linebackers: Ben Boulware Hustle Award: Jadar Johnson 12th Man Award: Scott Pagano, Austin Bryant and Marcus Edmond Iron Man Award: Ryan Carter Most Improved: Kendall Joseph Rookie of the Year: Dexter Lawrence and Clelin Ferrell Scout Team POY: Pat Godfrey and Darien Rencher Special Teams POY: Tanner Muse and Chad Smith Tiger Pride MVP: Carlos Watkins, Ben Boulware and Jadar Johnson Special Awards Specialist of the Year: Greg Huegel and Andy Teasdall P.A.W Award of the Year: Taylor Hearn, Hunter Renfrow and Van Smith Future Impact Players: Tavien Feaster and John Simpson Tanner Muse and Tre Lamar Brian Dawkins Lifetime Achievement: Jeff Davis Academic Awards Highest GPA Freshman: Carson King Highest GPA Sophomore: Judah Davis Highest GPA Junior: Maverick Morris Highest GPA Senior: David Estes Highest GPA Team Alex Spence Vickery Hall Awards: Trevion Thompson, Artavis Scott, Tucker Israel, Chad Smith Spiritual Leadership Award: Hunter Renfrow P.A.T. Award: Deshaun Watson Strength Training All-Americans: Wayne Gallman, Deshaun Watson, Ben Boulware, Jay Guillermo Strength Dedication Awards: Ben Boulware, Wayne Gallman, Jay Guillermo All-In Accountability Award Captains: (Ben Boulware and Jadar Johnson) Team Members (Michael Batson, Zach Giella, Noah Green, Xavier Kelly, Carson King, Hall Morton, Grant Radakovich, Seth Ryan, Cam Scott, Van Smith, Cade Stewart, Richard Yeargin) Captains Awards: Deshaun Watson, Jay Guillermo, Jordan Leggett, `Carlos Watkins, Ben Boulware, Jadar Johnson
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