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Mitchell Named to Jerry Rice Award Watch List

CEDAR CITY, Utah – Southern Utah University is proud to announce that one of its own, Zach Mitchell, a dynamic wide receiver, has been included in the prestigious 2023 Stats Perform Jerry Rice Award Watch List. This annual award recognizes the top freshman player in college football's Division I subdivision and is presented by FedEx Ground. The Jerry Rice Award, now in its 13th season, honors the legendary Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice and has previously been awarded to notable players such as Cooper Kupp, Chase Edmonds, Trey Lance, and Shedeur Sanders.