J'Koby Williams named to Witten Collegiate Man of the Year watch list - Red Raiders Wire

Williams led the Red Raiders' three-headed attack in a convincing week-one win over ACU, and now he's getting recognized for more than stats. The award honors student-athletes nominated by their own schools for showing courage, integrity, and sportsmanship both on the field and off it.

For Tech fans watching this program build something under the current staff, it carries weight beyond wins and losses. Williams isn't just producing in games at Jones AT&T Stadium, he's being named alongside the top leadership names in the sport nationally. That kind of attention follows players and programs, and it gives recruits and boosters another reason to point at Lubbock as a place turning out complete players, not just talented ones.

It also puts Williams in position for national attention as the season rolls on, since watch list honorees get tracked through the year toward the final award. Ten years running, and Texas Tech keeps showing up on this particular list.