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2026 WATCH LIST - MIDSEASON UPDATE
The Lombardi Award™ Committee proudly unveils the 2026 Watchlist, spotlighting the nation’s top linemen and linebackers from across all FBS conferences and independents.
This year’s list features a balanced mix of offensive and defensive standouts, from dominant tackles and guards to elite linebackers and ends, representing powerhouse programs nationwide. With strong showings from the SEC, Big Ten, Big 12, and ACC, plus top talent from other conferences, the watchlist celebrates excellence across college football.
CONFERENCE
SCHOOL
NAME
POSITION
AAC
AAC
ACC
ACC
ACC
ACC
Big 12
Big 12
Big 12
Big 12
Big 12
Big 12
Big 12
Big 12
Big 12
Big 12
Big Ten
Big Ten
Big Ten
Big Ten
Big Ten
Big Ten
Big Ten
Big Ten
Big Ten
Big Ten
Big Ten
Big Ten
Big Ten
Big Ten
Big Ten
Big Ten
Big Ten
Big Ten
Big Ten
Big Ten
C-USA
C-USA
Independents
Independents
MAC
Mountain West
Mountain West
Mountain West
Pac-12
SEC
SEC
SEC
SEC
SEC
SEC
SEC
SEC
SEC
SEC
SEC
SEC
SEC
SEC
SEC
SEC
Sun Belt
Sun Belt
Sun Belt
Army
Army
Clemson
Clemson
Louisville
North Carolina
BYU
Cincinnati
Houston
Houston
Houston
Kansas State
Oklahoma State
Texas Tech
Texas Tech
Texas Tech
Indiana
Indiana
Indiana
Indiana
Indiana
Iowa
Iowa
Michigan
Minnesota
Minnesota
Ohio State
Ohio State
Ohio State
Oregon
Oregon
Oregon
Oregon
Oregon
Penn State
UCLA
Delaware
Kennesaw State
Notre Dame
Notre Dame
Western Michigan
Air Force
Nevada
New Mexico
Boise State
Georgia
Georgia
Kentucky
LSU
LSU
LSU
Missouri
Missouri
Oklahoma
Ole Miss
Tennessee
Texas
Texas
Texas
Texas A&M
Texas A&M
James Madison
Louisiana Tech
Troy
OG
OC
LB
DE
Edge
DT
LB
OG
OC
OG
TE
DE
LB
TE
DT
LB
LB
LB
DE
OT
DT
OT
OG
DE
OG
DE
OC
OG
OG
TE
OC
EDGE
EDGE
DT
TE
LB
OC
LB
OG
LB
OT
LB
EDGE
LB
EDGE
OC
LB
OT
TE
OT
DE
OT
EDGE
DT
DT
DT
LB
OT
Edge
DT
DE
OC
LB
EDGE
