2024 Mackey Award Watch List Highlights Tight Ends

The 2024 John Mackey Award watch list highlights standout college football tight ends vying for the nation's top honor at the position. Texas's Jack Endries, a transfer from Cal, is seen as a prominent contender, while Missouri's Brett Norfleet and Penn State's Khalil Dinkins are also featured as key prospects on the list. Florida State is represented by Randy Pittman Jr., a transfer from UCF, and sophomore Landen Thomas. The semifinalists will be announced on October 30, with finalists named in late November, and the winner revealed on December 12 during ESPN’s College Football Awards Show. The Mackey Award annually honors the top tight end in college football and is part of the National College Football Awards Association. The selection process is overseen by a committee of sportswriters, analysts, and former winners.