The 2019 Maxwell Award watch list has been revealed.
This award, named after Robert “Tiny” Maxwell, is given out annually to the person deemed the best college football player of the year by sportscasters, sportswriters, and coaches. 80 different players across the college football nation have been placed on this seasons watch list.
Two of those players are Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm and running back D’Andre Swift.
It’s no surprise either player finds themself on the list for one of the most coveted trophies in college football.
Both considered Heisman candidates, the two juniors are due for another big season in Athens.
Fromm, in his two years under center in red and black, has lead Georgia to a 24-5 record, an SEC Championship win and a Rose Bowl win. Not to mention two crushing defeats to Alabama in the SEC and national championship where he absolutely played his heart out.
His career to date has seen him throw for 5,376 yards on 65% passing with 54 touchdowns and only 13 interceptions.
As for Swift, the former five-star recruit out of Philadelphia has rushed for 1,667 yards on 6.8 yards per carry and 13 touchdowns. He’s added 450 receiving yards and four catching touchdowns.
See the full list here.
