TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation announced Wednesday that Tennessee junior wide receiver Squirrel White was named to the preseason watch list for the 2024 Biletnikoff Award, which is given annually to the most outstanding FBS receiver of the college football season.

White is one of 49 players on the preseason watch list and one of eight players from the Southeastern Conference. Any player, regardless of position (wide receiver, tight end, slot back and running back) who catches a pass is eligible for the award. The Biletnikoff Award recognizes the most outstanding receiver in college football, not just the outstanding broad Recipient.

The speedy wideout from Birmingham, Alabama, is entering his third season in Tennessee after a productive sophomore season for the Vols last fall. White started all 13 games in 2023 and led the Big Orange with 67 catches for 803 yards while developing into one of the SEC’s best slot receivers. His 67 catches ranked fifth in the league and seventh in UT history in a season.

White is known for his explosive play and agility, with the Catapult GPS system measuring him at 23.4 miles per hour. Over the course of his college career, he has caught ten balls over 30 yards, nine balls over 40 yards, six balls over 50 yards and three balls over 60 yards.

Biletnikoff Award semifinalists, finalists and honorees are selected by the prestigious Biletnikoff Award National Selection Committee, a group of 600 prominent college football journalists, commentators, announcers, Biletnikoff Award winners and other past honorees. Semifinalists will be announced on November 18 before the three finalists are announced on November 26.

The winner of the 2024 Biletnikoff Award will be announced on December 12 at the Home Depot College Football Awards ceremony and the trophy will be presented at the Biletnikoff Award Banquet & Celebration on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee, Florida.

A full list of Tennessee’s preseason accolades can be found below.

Tennessee Football 2024 Preseason Awards

Head Coach Josh Heupel
Dodd Trophy Watchlist

John Campbell, Jr.OL, R-Sr.
Shrine Bowl 1000 Watchlist

Bryson EasonDL, R-Sr.
Shrine Bowl 1000 Watchlist

Nico IamaleavaQB, R-Fr.
Maxwell Award Watchlist

Lance HeardOL, so.
Fourth All-SEC Team (Athlon)

Cooper MaysC, Sr.
Outland Trophy Watchlist
First All-American squad (Walter Camp)
First All-SEC Team (Media)
Second All-SEC Team (Athlon, Phil Steele)
Shrine Bowl 1000 Watchlist

Bru McCoyWR, R-Sr.
Dice Trophy Watchlist
Nominated for the AFCA Good Works Team
Shrine Bowl 1000 Watchlist

Omarr Norman-LottDT, Sr.
Third All-SEC Team (Phil Steele)

James Pearce Jr.DE, Jr.
Watchlist for the Walter Camp Award
Lott Trophy Watchlist
Watchlist for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy
First All-American squad (Athlon, Phil Steele, Walter Camp)
First All-SEC Team (Athlon, Media, Phil Steele, Walter Camp)

Keenan PiliLB, Sr.
Fourth All-SEC Team (Athlon)
Shrine Bowl 1000 Watchlist

MichaelJacksonP, So.
Fourth All-SEC Team (Phil Steele)

Dylan SampsonRB, Jr.
Doak Walker Award Watchlist
Third All-SEC Team (Athlon)
Fourth All-SEC Team (Phil Steele)

Javontez SpragginsOL, Sr.
Third All-SEC Team (Athlon)
Fourth All-SEC Team (Phil Steele)
Shrine Bowl 1000 Watchlist

Omar ThomasDL, Sr.
Fourth All-SEC Team (Athlon)
Shrine Bowl 1000 Watchlist

Squirrel WhiteWR, Jr.
Biletnikoff Award Watchlist
Third All-SEC Team (Athlon, Phil Steele)

Source: UT Sports
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