NEW YORK, N.Y. – Ball State’s Brady Hunt represented the Mid-American Conference on the 2023 John Mackey Award Watch List, as announced on Friday afternoon. 

Given annually to the most outstanding collegiate tight end, the award recipient is selected by vote of the John Mackey Award Selection Committee. 

Last season, Hunt finished third on the team with 46 receptions for 498 yards and five touchdowns. His five touchdowns finished tied for 12th among all tight ends in college football during the regular season. Additionally, Hunt secured multiple catches in 11 of 12 games, including six games of at least four grabs. 

In MAC play, Hunt hauled in 34 catches for 401 yards and four scores.