Walford Named Semifinalist for Mackey Award
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Senior tight end Clive Walford was selected as one of eight semifinalists for the John Mackey Award, annually recognizing the most outstanding collegiate tight end.
Walford leads all Miami pass-catchers with 33 receptions this season and ranks second on the team with 522 receiving yards through 10 games. A graduate of Belle Glade HS, Walford is tied for the team lead with seven touchdown receptions.
A midseason All-America pick by Phil Steele, Walford stands as the most prolific tight ends in Miami football history. The 6-4 senior has 1,599 career receiving yards and 14 career receiving touchdowns – both all-time bests for the position.
Joining Walford as semifinalists for the Mackey Award are E.J. Bibbs (Iowa State), Evan Engram (Mississippi), Ben Koyack (Notre Dame), Jimmay Mundine (Kansas), Nick O’Leary (Florida State), Jean Sifirn (Massachusetts) and Maxx Williams (Minnesota).
Walford is looking to become the second Mackey Award winner in Miami history, joining Kellen Winslow II (2003).
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