Led by linebacker Blaze Alldredge, several Rice football players have earned preseason honors prior to the beginning of the 2020 season.
This offseason has been anything but typical, but some things have stayed the same. The preseason watch lists and award calendars have remained largely in sync. Rice Football has had several players recognized across a variety of publications. Additional accolades will follow, including Conference USA preseason teams, among others.
Here’s the most up-to-date list of recognition for each Rice player:
Senior linebacker Blaze Alldredge
- First Team, Phil Steele All-Conference USA
- First Team, Athlon Sports All-Conference USA
- Bednarik Award Watch List (Best defensive player in the nation)
- Butkus Award Watch List (Best linebacker in the nation)
- Nagurski Trophy Watch List (Best defensive player in the nation)
Redshirt junior wide receiver Bradley Rozner
- Third Team, Phil Steele All-Conference USA
- Third Team, Athlon Sports All-Conference USA
- Biletnikoff Trophy Watch List (Best wide receiver in the nation)
Senior wide receiver Austin Trammell
- Third Team punt returner, Athlon Sports All-Conference USA
- Fourth Team wide receiver, Athlon Sports All-Conference USA
- Third Team wide receiver, Phil Steele All-Conference USA
- Third Team punt returner, Phil Steele All-Conference USA
- Hornung Award Watch List (Most versatile player in the nation)
Senior safety George Nyakwol
- Third Team, Phil Steele All-Conference USA
- Fourth Team, Athlon Sports All-Conference USA
Additional Phil Steele honorees
- Junior long snapper Campbell Riddle, Second Team
- Redshirt sophomore offensive lineman Clay Servin, Fourth Team
Additional Athlon Sports honorees
- Redshirt junior offensive lineman Shea Baker, Fourth Team
- Redshirt senior defensive lineman Elijah Garcia, Fourth Team
