Jason Witten 2025 Watch List Released

The Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year 2025 watch list was released, naming roughly 67 FBS players recognized for leadership, courage, integrity and sportsmanship on and off the field. Semifinalists will be announced Oct. 14, finalists Dec. 15, and the winner will be named April 16, 2026 at The Star in Frisco, where a $10,000 scholarship contribution will be made in the winner’s name. Notable nominees include Tulane WR Bryce Bohannon, Florida State center Luke Petitbon, Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels, Florida center Jake Slaughter, Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa and Notre Dame lineman Aamil Wagner. The list highlights on-field accomplishments such as Daniels’ 1,262 yards and 16 touchdowns this season and Slaughter’s All‑American credentials as well as off-field leadership like Wagner’s Uplifting Athletes presidency and volunteer work. Now in its ninth year and presented by Albertsons and Tom Thumb, the award is the first major college football honor to focus primarily on leadership; past winners include Shaquem Griffin, Sam Ehlinger and J.J. Weaver.