Okonkwo Named to John Mackey Award Watch List
7/23/2021 11:16:00 AM | Football
NEW YORK, N.Y. – University of Maryland senior tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo has been selected to the John Mackey Award Watch List, it was announced on Friday. It marks the second consecutive season that Okonkwo has been recognized on the preseason watch list.
The Mackey Award is given annually to the most outstanding collegiate tight end. The award is named after NFL Hall of Fame member John Mackey.
Okonkwo, who missed last season for medical reasons, has appeared in 24 games and scored six touchdowns since his arrival in College Park in 2018. He ranked second on the team in receptions (19) and third in receiving yards (201) during his sophomore campaign in 2019.
A Powder Springs, Georgia native, Okonkwo made an immediate impact as a freshman in 2018. He rushed three times for 72 yards with three touchdowns, while also catching six balls for 69 yards and one touchdown.
Okonkwo and Terps open their 2021 campaign on September 4 at home against West Virginia. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here.
Terps on 2021 National Watch Lists
Taulia Tagovailoa, Maxwell Award
Tayon Fleet-Davis, Doak Walker Award
Dontay Demus Jr., Biletnikoff Award
Chigoziem Okonkwo, Mackey Award
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