Two Tennessee running backs have been named to the Doak Walker Award preseason watch list.
Redshirt sophomore DeSean Bishop and senior transfer Star Thomas were on the list for the award, which is given to the best running back in college football.
Tennessee is one of four schools to have multiple players nominated for the award, which is named in honor of All-American running back Doak Walker.
Bishop, a graduate of Karns High School (Knoxville, Tennessee), played in nine games last season and finished third in the SEC in yards per carry (6.15). He totaled 455 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 74 attempts.
Thomas, a native of Homer, Louisiana, previously played at Coffeyville Community College, Duke and New Mexico State. He has appeared in 40 FBS games with the Blue Devils and Aggies. Thomas has totaled 2,044 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns on 433 attempts. He also recorded 54 career receptions for 504 yards and six touchdowns.
The PwC SMU Athletic Forum Board of Directors will name 10 semifinalists in November. The recipient of the award will be determined in December. A winner will be announced Dec. 12 on the Home Depot College Football Awards show.
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