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Colorado cornerback named to the Lott Impact Award Watchlist
Colorado cornerback named to the Lott Impact Award Watchlist
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DJ McKinney has been named to the Lott Impact Award Watchlist@DjMcKinney22 x #GoBuffs — Colorado Buffaloes Football (@CUBuffsFootball) May 28, 2025
Colorado junior cornerback DJ McKinney was named to the Lott IMPACT Trophy watch list on Wednesday.
The Lott IMPACT Trophy is awarded annually to a student-athlete who best exhibits the characteristics of Ronnie Lott by making an IMPACT on and off the field. IMPACT stands for Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity.
McKinney started all 13 games during the 2024 season, playing the most defensive snaps (840) on the team. He finished the year with 62 total tackles (third on the team), 44 unassisted tackles, nine pass breakups, three interceptions, three tackles for loss and one forced fumble. He ranked fourth in the Big 12 in pass deflections.
Entering 2025, McKinney has a strong case of becoming the top cornerback in the Big 12 and Colorado's best defensive player.
The Lott IMPACT Trophy watch list includes 42 defensive players selected by the award's board of directors. The award is presented each December.
Travis Hunter won the award last year, giving Colorado a chance to have back-to-back winners.
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