Rodriguez is the first player in Texas Tech history to claim the prestigious award. HOUSTON – Texas Tech University linebacker Jacob Rodriguez has been named the recipient of the 2025 Lombardi Award™ , presented to the nation’s best college football lineman or linebacker. Theannouncement was made Wednesday night at a ceremony held at the Hilton Americas–Houston indowntown Houston. Rodriguez was selected from an elite group of four finalists that included David Bailey , Texa

HOUSTON – The Lombardi Award™ Committee proudly announces the four finalists for the 2025 Lombardi Award™: David Bailey, Texas Tech University; Cashius Howell, Texas A&M University; Kadyn Proctor, University of Alabama; and Jacob Rodriguez, Texas TechUniversity. Selected from a preseason watchlist of more than 50 players representing all FBS conferences and independents, these outstanding athletes exemplify the highest standards of character, discipline, and excellence both

HOUSTON (November 4, 2025) - The Lombardi Award™ Committee is proud to announce the 13 semifinalists for the 2025 Lombardi Award™, honoring the nation’s top college linemen and linebackers who embody the discipline, character, and excellence of legendary coach Vince Lombardi. Originally intended to name 12 semifinalists, the Committee expanded the list to 13 this year following an exact tie for the final spot in the voting process. Selected from an initial preseason watchl

HOUSTON (October 15, 2025) - The Lombardi Award™ Committee is proud to announce the 2025 Midseason Watch List, featuring 65 of the nation's top linemen and linebackers. The players selected were evaluated based on their performances during the 2025 season to date, as well as their potential impact through the remainder of the campaign. Players from all FBS conferences and independents were considered, representing an elite group of athletes who embody the leadership, discip

HOUSTON – University of Texas offensive lineman Kelvin Banks Jr. has won the 2024 Lombardi Award. The announcement was made at a ceremony at the Hilton Americas in Downtown Houston on Wednesday night. Banks was one of four finalists for the award alongside Will Campbell , Louisiana State University;  Abdul Carter , Penn State University; and  Kyle Kennard , University of South Carolina. "The main thing I was thinking was definitely please call my name," said Kelvin Ban

HOUSTON – The Lombardi Award™ Committee proudly announces the four finalists for the 2024 Lombardi Award™. Kelvin Banks Jr. , University of Texas; Will Campbell , Louisiana State University; Abdul Carter , Penn State University; and Kyle Kennard , University of South Carolina have been chosen from a preseason watchlist of over 90 standout college linemen across all FBS conferences and independents. These exceptional athletes embody the core values of the Lombardi Award™:

HOUSTON (November 7, 2024) - The Lombardi Award™ Committee is excited to announce the 12 semifinalists for the 2024 Lombardi Award™. These athletes, selected from a preseason watchlist of over 90 players, are the very best from all FBS conferences and independents and represent the key values of character, discipline, and excellence. 2024 marks the 51st anniversary of the award which has been handed out in Houston, Texas since its inception. This year's award dinner will ta