Iowa players were consistently placed on award waiting lists during the preseason. Of course, award waiting lists include many players from many teams. So just because players are on a waiting list in the preseason doesn’t mean they’ll be on the list mid-season or even finalists at the end of the season.

At the end of the season, many awards are given out to players and coaches. The awards range from position awards to awards for work off the field. Many Iowa players have been named to these watch lists and some of them have even been named to multiple lists.

So looking at all the preseason watch lists, here is every Iowa football player who is on a watch list for the 2024 college football season.

Cade McNamara

Comeback Player of the Year: Player who came back from injury last season
Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award: Best quarterback from senior class or higher

Sebastian Castro

Jim Thorpe Award: Best Defensive Back
Bednarik Award: Defensive Player of the Year

Jay Higgins

Bednarik Award: Defensive Player of the Year
Butkus Award: Best Linebacker

Nick Jackson

Bednarik Award: Defensive Player of the Year
Butkus Award: Best Linebacker

Luke Lackey

Comeback Player of the Year: Player who returns from injury in the previous season
John Mackey Award: Most Outstanding Tight End

Leshon Williams

Doak Walker Award: Best Running Back

Logan Jones

Rimington Trophy: The best center in the nation

Drew Stevens

Lou Groza Award: Best Kicker

Lukas Elkin

Mannelly Award: Best Long Snapper