Arizona senior tight end Keyan Burnett was named to the Mackey Award watch list on Friday.
The annual award is given to the top tight end in college football.
Burnett, who caught Arizonaâs game-sealing touchdown against No. 10 Utah last season, transferred to Kansas after an up-and-down three-year career with the Wildcats, but returned to Tucson after the spring.
Arizona tight end Keyan Burnett (88) looks up field for room to run after making a catch over the middle against Texas Tech in the third quarter on Oct. 5, 2024, at Arizona Stadium.
Following a breakout spring and training camp last season, Burnett dealt with injuries and ended last season with 18 catches for 217 yards and a touchdown.
Burnett and veterans Tyler Powell and Sam Olson are the headliners of Arizonaâs tight ends room, with freshman Kellan Ford, Mercyhurst transfer Cameron Barmore and walk-ons Tyler Mustain and Kayden Luke as other options.
Arizona kicks off the season against Hawaii on Saturday, Aug. 30, at 7:30 p.m. on TNT and HBO Max.
