Story Courtesy of Toledo Athletic Communications

TALLAHASSEE, Fla - Toledo senior wide receiver Junior Vandeross III has been named to the Biletnikoff Award Watch List, the Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation announced on Wednesday.

A native of Tampa, Fla., Vandeross is the only player from the Mid-American Conference to make the Biletnkoff watch list.

In 2024, Vandeross caught a team-high 85 passes for 957 yards and five touchdowns, earning First-Team All-MAC honors. He was named the Offensive MVP of the GameAbove Sports Bowl vs. Pittsburgh, setting career highs in receptions (12) and receiving yards (194) in the 48-46 six-OT victory over the Panthers.

The Biletnikoff Award recognizes college football most outstanding FBS receiver at any position. The semifinalists, finalists and winner are determined by the Biletnikoff Award National Selection Committee, a committee of 600 prominent college football journalists, commentators, announcers, former award winners and former receivers. The semifinalists will be announced on Nov. 17, the three finalists on Nov. 25 and the winner on Dec. 11 at The Home Depot College Football Awards.

MACtion on Preseason Watch Lists
Maxwell Award
Al-Jay Henderson, Buffalo
Parker Navarro, Ohio
Tucker Gleason, Toledo
Jalen Buckley, Western Michigan

Bronko Nagurski
Red Murdock, Buffalo

Jim Thorpe Award
Tank Pearson, Ohio
DJ Walker, Ohio
Avery Smith, Toledo

Paul Hornung Award
Ty Harding, UMass
Trayvon Rudolph, Toledo
Victor Snow, Buffalo

Wuerffel Trophy Watch List
Keylen Davis, Akron
Kiael Kelly, Ball State
Drew Pyne, Bowling Green
Red Murdock, Buffalo
Michael Heldman, Central MIchigan
Jefferson Adam, Eastern Michigan
Mattheus Carroll, Kent State
Brock Taylor, UMass
Abiathar Curry, Northern Illinois
Matt Hofer, Toledo
Tyson Lee, Western Michigan

Lou Groza Award 
Dom Dzioban, Miami

Ray Guy Award
John Henderson, Bowling Green

Walter Camp Player of the Year 
Dequan Finn, Miami
Al-Jay Henderson, Buffalo
Parker Navarro, Ohio

 Biletnikoff Award 
Junior Vandeross III