Dykes Named to Mackey Award Watch List

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – University of Memphis football's Sean Dykes was named to the 2021 John Mackey Award Watch List on Friday, the Friends of John Mackey announced. Given annually to the most outstanding collegiate tight end, the award recipient is selected by vote of the John Mackey Award Selection Committee.

Last season, Dykes earned Honorable-Mention All-American Athletic Conference honors after reeling in 47 receptions for 581 yards and seven touchdowns.

The Houston, Texas product averaged 12.4 yards per catch and totaled two games with over 100 yards receiving, including a standout performance in the victory over USF, going for 147 yards and two scores on seven catches.

Entering the 2021 season, Dykes piled up 80 receptions for 1,169 yards and 12 touchdowns in his Memphis career. He is the school-record holder for most receiving yards by a tight end.

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