Bain, Mauigoa Named to Lombardi Award Watch List
Bain served as one of Miami’s top defensive performers for a second consecutive season in 2024, despite missing four games due to injury. The junior defensive end tallied 23 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks across nine starts.
Mauigoa started all 13 games at right tackle in 2024, anchoring a Miami offensive line that powered the nation’s top-ranked offense in both points per game (43.9) and total yards per game (537.2). He helped the Hurricanes eclipse 500 yards of offense in eight games, including a season-high 750-yard outburst against Ball State. A consistent presence up front, he earned second-team All-ACC honors following the 2024 season.
2025 PRESEASON WATCH LIST HONOREES:
Adam Booker – Patrick Mannelly Award
Carson Beck – Walter Camp Player of the Year; Maxwell Award
Rueben Bain Jr. – Bronko Nagurski Trophy; Chuck Bednarik Award; Lombardi Award
OJ Frederique Jr. – Chuck Bednarik Award
Anez Cooper, Francis Mauigoa – Outland Trophy
Francis Mauigoa – Wuerffel Trophy; Lombardi Award
Wesley Bissainthe – Butkus Award
James Brockermeyer – Rimington Trophy
Keelan Marion – Paul Hornung Award
The Lombardi Award has been presented annually since 1970 and honors the legacy of NFL Hall of Famer Vince Lombardi, recognizing players who best embody his values both on and off the field.
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