That’s a lot of cowboys on one list.

Of the 90 players named to the Lombardi Award preseason watch list Thursday, four play for Oklahoma State. Offensive linemen Joe Michalski and Dalton Cooper and linebackers Nick Martin and Collin were on the watch list for the award given to the nation’s best lineman on either side of the ball or linebacker. OSU was tied with Alabama and Ohio State for the most players on the list.

On offense, Michalski and Cooper are the pillars of a very experienced Cowboys offensive line. Together they made 27 starts last season. Cooper has made 49 starts in his career, making him the team’s best player. Michalski was also on the waiting list for the Remington Trophy, which is awarded to the best center in college football.

On the other hand, Martin and Oliver remain on those preseason watch lists. Both were also on the Butkus Award and Bednarik Award watch lists. Martin led the Big 12 last season with 140 tackles – the most by a Cowboy since 1984. Oliver alternated between linebacker and edge rusher, but was still named All-Big 12 three times in his career. Both were also tied with six sacks last season, which was the most by a linebacker in the conference.

The winner of the Lombardi Award will be announced on December 11th.