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Sophomore wide receiver Jalen McCleskey is the latest Cowboy to find himself on a nation award watch list.
Jalen McCleskey is one of nine sophomores on the @hornungaward watch list for the most versatile player. #okstate pic.twitter.com/5mzmpM3BaP
— Cowboy Football (@CowboyFB) July 15, 2016
The Paul Hornung Award is given to "the most versatile player in major college football".
43 multi-talented players named to the 2016 @hornungaward Watch List presented by @texasroadhouse #CFBWatchMe pic.twitter.com/tlfN3psJTz
— Paul Hornung Award (@hornungaward) July 15, 2016
Previous winners include Tavon Austin, Odell Beckham, Jr and Christian McCaffrey. Not too shabby.
As a true freshman, McCleskey contributed at wide receiver and punt returner, accounting for four touchdowns. With the departure of David Glidden, McCleskey seems destined for an increased role at the slot.