Boyd, Freeman and Watkins named to more watch lists

by TigerNet Staff - Fri Jul 20 11:22:30 GMT-04:00 2012

Clemson, SC—Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd Tajh Boyd
RS Jr. Quarterback
#10 6-1, 225
Hampton, VA
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Sammy WatkinsSammy Watkins
So. Wide Receiver
#2 6-1, 200
Fort Myers, FL
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RS Sr. Offensive Line
#55 6-5, 285
Pelion, SC
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Boyd earlier had been named to the Davey O’Brien Award list and the Maxwell Ward List. The Davey O’Brien Award is also an honor for the top quarterback in the nation, while the Maxwell Award is also a National Player of the Year honor.

Last year Boyd threw for 3828 yards and 33 touchdowns, Clemson records in both areas. He quarterbacked the Tigers to 10 wins for the first time since 1990, the ACC title for the first time since 1991, and Orange Bowl bid for the first time since 1981.

Freeman was first-team All-ACC center and a finalist for the Rimington Award last year. He is also a candidate for the Rimington Award and the Outland Trophy this year. He has started each of the last 36 games at center for the Tigers and has been Clemson’s starting center in two ACC Championship games.

Watkins was fourth in the nation in all-purpose running last year when he had 82 receptions for 1219 yards and 12 scores. He was the National Freshman of the Year by Rivals.com and The Sporting News and a first-team AP All-American, just the fourth true freshman position player to be honored by AP.

Clemson has seven different players who have been on 14 total lists in the preseason this year. Six of the seven players are offensive players. Last year Clemson established school records for total offense and points scored under first-team offensive coordinatory Chad Morris.

Clemson Players on Preseason Watch Lists for 2012

Player Award Honor

Andre EllingtonAndre Ellington
RS Sr. Running Back
#23 5-10, 190
Moncks Corner, SC
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