Iowa's Luke Lachey & Erick All named to Mackey Award Watch List
Iowa tight ends Luke Lachey and Erick All have been named to the 2023 John Mackey Award Watch List.
The Mackey Award, established in 2000, is awarded annually to the tight end who best exemplifies the play, sportsmanship, academics, and community values of Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end John Mackey.
Below is the press release from the University of Iowa.
Iowa Tight Ends named to Mackey Award Watch List
The Mackey Award was established in 2000, and is given annually to the tight end who best exemplifies the play, sportsmanship, academics, and community values of Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end John Mackey. Two Hawkeyes have been the recipient of the Mackey Award: T.J. Hockenson in 2018 and Dallas Clark in 2002. Sam LaPorta was a semifinalist last season, joining Noah Fant (2018), Allen Reisner (2010) and Tony Moeaki (2009) as semifinalists.
All (6-foot-5, 250 pounds) transferred to Iowa after competing three seasons at the University of Michigan. He was an honorable mention all-conference selection in 2021, after amassing 38 receptions for 437 yards and two touchdowns. The Hawkeye senior caught a career-high 10 passes for 98 yards in a win at Michigan State on Oct. 30, 2021. The native of Fairfield, Ohio, played in just three games a year ago due to injury.
Lachey (6-foot-6, 253 pounds) ranked third on the Hawkeyes in receptions (28) and receiving yards (398) in 2022. The Columbus, Ohio, native caught a team-best four touchdowns during his sophomore season. Lachey caught a personal-best seven passes for 89 yards and one touchdown against Nebraska on Nov. 25, 2022. The junior is a preseason second-team and third-team All-Big Ten honoree by Phil Steele and Athlon Sports, respectively.
The award is selected by vote of the John Mackey Award Selection Committee.
The Hawkeyes open their season against Sept. 2 against Utah State. The sold-out game is set for an 11 a.m. (CT) kickoff.
Hawkeyes on 2023 Watch Lists
Erick All – John Mackey Award (TE)
Cooper DeJean – Bronko Nagurski Trophy (D-POY)
Cooper DeJean – Paul Hornung Award (Versatility)
Logan Jones – Rimington Trophy (C)
Luke Lachey – John Mackey Award (TE)
Cade McNamara – Maxwell Award (POY)
Drew Stevens – Lou Groza Award (PK)
Tory Taylor – Ray Guy Award (P)
