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Texas Tech center Sheridan Wilson named to Rimington Trophy watch list - fox34.com
Sheridan Wilson, Texas Tech's senior center, is once again on the national radar, earning a spot on the 2026 Rimington Trophy preseason watch list. The Rimington Trophy recognizes college football's premier center in NCAA Division I.
The Rimington Trophy recognizes college football's premier center in NCAA Division I. This marks Wilson's second straight season to be named among the nation's top offensive linemen. He's been a consistent force for the Red Raiders, leading the offensive line with 27 consecutive starts over the last two years. That kind of steady presence is huge for any team, especially with new faces coming and going from the practice fields off Indiana Avenue.
This recognition puts Tech's senior leader, who has consistently protected quarterbacks and opened running lanes, directly in the national spotlight. It signals that our hometown team has a top-tier talent up front, drawing more attention to the program and the city. High-profile individual awards often mean good things for team success, especially in Big 12 play.
Only 40 centers nationwide made this initial watch list.