Reed Named to the Paul Hornung Award Watch List

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.– Virginia wide receiver and kick return specialist, Joe Reed, was named to the preseason Paul Hornung Award Watch List, announced the Louisville Sports Commission on Thursday (July 26). The Paul Hornung Award presented by Texas Roadhouse annually recognizes the most versatile player in major college football. 
 
Reed (Charlotte Court House, Va.) finished 2017 No. 1 in the ACC and No. 8 in the nation with 29.7 yards per kick return and No. 1 in the ACC and No. 5 in the nation with two kick returns for touchdowns, while earning honorable mention All-ACC honors. Reed also caught 23 passes for 244 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing 21 times for 112 yards and another score.
 
The Paul Hornung Award, now in its ninth season, is given annually to the most versatile player in major college football by the Louisville Sports Commission and football legend and Louisville native Paul Hornung. The winner and his family will be honored at the annual Paul Hornung Award dinner presented by Jewish Hospital Sports Medicine, to be held at the Galt House Hotel in downtown Louisville in March 2019. This will be The Paul Hornung Award’s third year as an associate member of the National College Football Awards Association.
 
The 2018 Watch List was compiled by a panel of college football experts based on a combination of 2017 statistics, career performance, SID recommendations, and expectations heading into the 2018 season. Information about the Award can be found at www.paulhornungaward.com. Players will be added to the Watch List during the 2018 regular season based on performance.