Outland Trophy
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Outland Trophy Winners

Year Winner School Position Height Weight Home Town
2025 Spencer Fano Utah , Jr. OT 6-6 308 Spanish Fork, Utah
Finalists:
Logan Jones, Iowa, C
Kayden McDonald, Ohio State, DT
2024 Kelvin Banks Jr. Texas , Jr. OT 6-4 320 Humble, Texas
Finalists:
Mason Graham, Michigan, DT
Walter Nolen, Ole Miss, DT
2023 T'Vondre Sweat Texas , Sr. DT 6-4 362 Huntsville, Ala.
Finalists:
Joe Alt, Notre Dame, OT
Cooper Beebe, Kansas State, OL
2022 Olusegun Oluwatimi Michigan , Gr. C 6-3 307 Upper Marlboro, Md.
Finalists:
Calijah Kancey, Pitt, Jr., DT, 6-0, 280, Miami, Fla.
Peter Skoronski, Northwestern, Jr., OT, 6-4, 315, Park Ridge, Ill.
2021 Jordan Davis Georgia , Sr. DT 6-6 340 Charlotte, N.C.
Finalists:
Ikem "Ickey" Ekwonu, NC State, So., OT, 6-4, 320, Charlotte, N.C.
Tyler Linderbaum, Iowa, Jr., C, 6-3, 290, Solon, Iowa
2020 Alex Leatherwood Alabama , Sr. OT 6-6 312 Pensacola, Fla.
Finalists:
Liam Eichenberg, Notre Dame, Gr., G, 6-6, 302, Cleveland, Ohio
Daviyon Nixon, Iowa, Jr., DT, 6-3, 305, Kenosha, Wis.
2019 Penei Sewell Oregon , So. OT 6-6 325 Malaeimi, American Samoa/St. George, Utah
Finalists:
Tyler Biadasz, Wisconsin, Sr., C, 6-3, 321, Amherst, Wis.
Derrick Brown, Auburn, Sr., DT, 6-5, 318, Sugar Hill, Ga.
2018 Quinnen Williams Alabama , So. NG 6-4 295 Birmingham, Ala.
Finalists:
Jonah Williams, Alabama, Jr., OT, 6-5, 301, Folsom, Calif.
Christian Wilkins, Clemson, Gr., DT, 6-4, 300, Springfield, Mass.
2017 Ed Oliver Houston , So. DT 6-3 290 Houston, Texas
Finalists:
Orlando Brown, Oklahoma, Jr., OT, 6-8, 345, Duluth, Ga.
Quenton Nelson, Notre Dame, Sr., G, 6-5, 330, Holmdel, N.J.
2016 Cam Robinson Alabama , Jr. OT 6-6 310 Monroe, La.
Finalists:
Pat Elflein, Ohio State, Sr., C, 6-3, 300, Pickerington, Ohio
Cody O'Connell, Washington State, Jr., G, 6-8, 354, Wenatchee, Wash.,
2015 Joshua Garnett Stanford , Sr. G 6-5 321 Puyallup, Wash.
Finalists:
Spencer Drango, Baylor, Sr., OT, 6-6, 320, Cedar Park, Texas
A'Shawn Robinson, Alabama, Jr., DT, 6-4, 312, Fort Worth, Texas
2014 Brandon Scherff Iowa , Sr. OT 6-5 320 Denison, Iowa
Finalists:
Malcom Brown, Texas, Jr., DT, 6-2, 320, Brenham, Texas
Reese Dismukes, Auburn, Sr., C, 6-3, 295, Spanish Fort, Ala.
2013 Aaron Donald Pitt , Sr. DT 6-0 280 Pittsburgh, Pa.,
Finalists:
Jake Matthews, Texas A&M, Sr., OT, 6-5, 305, Missouri City, Texas
Cyril Richardson, Baylor, Sr., G, 6-5, 340, Fort Worth, Texas
2012 Luke Joeckel Texas A&M , Jr. OT 6-6 310 Arlingon, Texas
Finalists:
Jonathan Cooper, North Carolina, Sr., G, 6-3, 305, Wilmington, N.C.
Barrett Jones, N.C., Alabama, Sr., C, 6-5, 302, Germantown, Tenn.
2011 Barrett Jones  Alabama , Jr. C 6-5 311 Germantown, Tenn.,
Finalists:
David DeCastro, Stanford, Jr., G, 6-5, 310, Bellevue, Wash.
Devon Still, Penn State, Sr., DT, 6-5, 310, Wilmington, Del.
2010 Gabe Carimi Wisconsin , Sr. OT 6-7 327 Cottage Grove, Wis.
Finalists:
Rodney Hudson, Florida State, Sr., G, 6-2, 282, Mobile, Ala.
Nate Solder, Colorado, Sr., OT, 6-9, 315, Buena Vista, Colo.
2009 Ndamukong Suh Nebraska , Sr. DT 6-4 300 Portland, Ore.
Finalists:
Mike Iupati, Idaho, Sr., G, 6-6, 330, Anaheim, Calif.
Russell Okung, Oklahoma State, Sr., OT, 6-5, 300, Houston, Texas
2008 Andre Smith Alabama , Jr. OT 6-4 330 Birmingham, Ala.
Finalists:
Michael Oher, Ole Miss, Sr., OT, 6-5, 318, Memphis, Tenn.
Duke Robinson, Oklahoma, Sr., G, 6-5, 335, Atlanta, Ga.
2007 Glenn Dorsey LSU , Sr. DT 6-3 303 Gonzales, La.
Finalists:
Anthony Collins, Kansas, OT
Jake Long, Michigan, OT
2006 Joe Thomas Wisconsin , Sr. OT 6-8 350 Brookfield, Wis.
Finalists:
Justin Blalock, Texas, OT
Dan Mozes, West Virginia, C
2005 Greg Eslinger Minnesota , Sr. C 6-3 285 Bismarck, N.D.
Finalists:
Marcus McNeill, Auburn, OT
Haloti Ngata, Oregon, DT
2004 Jammal Brown Oklahoma , Sr. OT 6-6 313 Lawton, Okla.
Finalists:
David Baas, Michigan, C
Alex Barron, Florida State, OT
2003 Robert Gallery Iowa , Sr. OT 6-7 320 Masonville, Iowa
Finalists:
Shawn Andrews, Arkansas, OT
Chad Lavalais, LSU, DT
2002 Rien Long Washington State , Jr. DT 6-6 302 Anacortes, Wash.
Finalists:
Jordan Gross, Utah, OT
Brett Romberg, Miami, C
2001 Bryant McKinnie Miami , Sr. OT 6-8 343 Woodbury, N.J.
Finalists:
Toniu Fonoti, Nebraska, G
John Henderson, Tennessee, DT
2000 John Henderson Tennessee , Jr. DT 6-7 290 Nashville, Tenn.
Finalists:
Leonard Davis, Texas, OT
Dominic Raiola, Nebraska, C
1999 Chris Samuels Alabama , Sr. OT 6-6 291 Mobile, Ala.
Finalists:
Chris McIntosh, Wisconsin, OT
Corey Simon, Florida State, DT
1998 Kris Farris UCLA , Jr. OT 6-9 295 Mission Viejo, Calif.
Finalists:
Aaron Gibson, Wisconsin, OT
Craig Page, Georgia Tech, C
1997 Aaron Taylor Nebraska , Sr. G 6-1 305 Wichita Falls, Texas
Finalists:
Alan Faneca, LSU, G
Jason Peter, Nebraska, DT
1996 Orlando Pace Ohio State , Jr. OT 6-6 320 Sandusky, Ohio
Finalists:
Dan Neil, Texas, G
Juan Roque, Arizona State, OT
1995 Jonathan Ogden UCLA , Sr. OT 6-8 310 Washington, D.C.
Finalists:
Jason Odom, Florida, OT
Orlando Pace, Ohio State, OT
1994 Zach Wiegert Nebraska , Sr. OT 6-5 300 Fremont, Neb.
Finalists:
Tony Boselli, USC, OT
Warren Sapp, Miami, DT
1993 Rob Waldrop Arizona , Sr. DT 6-2 274 Phoenix, Ariz.
Finalists:
Wayne Gandy, Auburn, OT
Aaron Taylor, Notre Dame, OT
1992 Will Shields Nebraska , Sr. G 6-1 305 Lawton, Okla.
Finalists:
Willie Roaf, Louisiana Tech, OT
Rob Waldrop, Arizona, DT
1991 Steve Emtman WAshington , Jr. DT 6-4 285 Cheney, Wash.
Finalists:
Santana Dotson, Baylor, DT
Greg Skrepenak, Michigan, OT
1990 Russell Maryland Miami , Sr. DT 6-2 273 Chicago, Ill.
Finalists:
Joe Garten, Colorado, G
Stacy Long, Clemson, OT
1989 Mohammed Elewonibi BYU , Sr. DT 6-4 305 Kamloops, B.C.
Finalists:
Moe Gardner, Illinois, DT
Michael Tanks, Florida State, C
1988 Tracy Rocker Auburn , Sr. DT 6-3 258 Atlanta, Ga.
Finalists:
Tony Mandarich, Michigan State, OT
Mark Stepnoski, Pitt, G
1987 Chad Hennings Air Force , Sr. DT 6-5 260 Elberon, Iowa
Finalists:
Michael Dean Perry, Clemson, DT
Daniel Stubbs, Miami, DT
1986 Jason Buck BYU , Sr. 6-6 270 St. Anthony, Idaho
Finalists:
1985 Mike Ruth Boston College , Sr. 6-2 268 Norristown, Pa.
Finalists:
1984 Bruce Smith Virginia Tech , Sr. 6-3 290 Norfolk, Va.
Finalists:
1983 Dean Steinkuhler Nebraska , Jr. 6-4 257 Burr, Neb.
Finalists:
1982 Dave Rimington Nebraska , Sr. 6-3 290 Omaha, Neb.
Finalists:
1981 Dave Rimington Nebraska , Jr. 6-3 270 Omaha, Neb.
Finalists:
1980 Mark May Pittsburgh , Sr. 6-6 282 Oneonta, N.Y.
Finalists:
1979 Jim Ritcher N.C. State , Sr. 6-3 245 Hinckley, Ohio
Finalists:
1978 Greg Roberts Oklahoma , Sr. 6-3 248 Nacogdoches, Texas
Finalists:
1977 Brad Shearer Texas , Sr. 6-4 255 Austin, Texas
Finalists:
1976 Ross Browner Notre Dame , Jr. 6-3 248 Warren, Ohio
Finalists:
1975 Lee Roy Selmon Oklahoma , Sr. 6-2 256 Eufaula, Okla.
Finalists:
1974 Randy White Maryland , Sr. 6-4 248 Wilmington, Del.
Finalists:
1973 John Hicks Ohio State , Sr. 6-3 252 Cleveland, Ohio
Finalists:
1972 Rich Glover Nebraska , Sr. 6-1 233 Jersey City, N.J.
Finalists:
1971 Larry Jacobson Nebraska , Sr. 6-6 250 Sioux Falls, S.D.
Finalists:
1970 Jim Stillwagon Ohio State , Jr. 6-0 216 Mount Vernon, Ohio
Finalists:
1969 Mike Reid Penn State , Sr. 6-3 240 Altoona, Pa.
Finalists:
1968 Bill Stanfill Georgia , Sr. 6-5 245 Cairo, Ga.
Finalists:
1967 Ron Yary USC , Sr. 6-5 245 Bellflower, Calif.
Finalists:
1966 Loyd Phillips Arkansas , Sr. 6-3 230 Longview, Texas
Finalists:
1965 Tommy Nobis Texas , Sr. 6-2 230 San Antonio, Texas
Finalists:
1964 Steve DeLong Tennessee , Sr. 6-3 243 Norfolk, Va.
Finalists:
1963 Scott Appleton Texas , Sr. 6-3 235 Brady, Texas
Finalists:
1962 Bobby Lee Bell Minnesota , Sr. 6-2 217 Shelby, N.C.
Finalists:
1961 Merlin Olsen Utah State , Sr. 6-5 265 Logan, Utah
Finalists:
1960 Tom Brown Minnesota , Sr. 6-0 243 Minneapolis, Minn.
Finalists:
1959 Mike McGee Duke , Sr. 6-1 217 Elizabeth City, N.C.
Finalists:
1958 Zeke Smith Auburn , Jr. 6-2 210 Union Town, Ala.
Finalists:
1957 Alex Karras Iowa , Sr. 6-2 233 Gary, Ind.
Finalists:
1956 Jim Parker Ohio State , Sr. 6-3 254 Toledo, Ohio
Finalists:
1955 Calvin Jones Iowa , Sr. 6-0 220 Steubenville, Ohio
Finalists:
1954 Bud Brooks Arkansas , Jr. 5-11 200 Wynne, Ark.
Finalists:
1953 J.D. Roberts Oklahoma , Sr. 5-10 202 Dallas, Texas
Finalists:
1952 Dick Modzelewski Maryland , Sr. 6-0 235 West Natrona, Pa.
Finalists:
1951 Jim Weatherall Oklahoma , Sr. 6-4 230 Hooker, Okla.
Finalists:
1950 Bob Gain Kentucky , Sr. 6-3 230 Weirton, W.V.
Finalists:
1949 Ed Bagdon Michigan State , Sr. 5-10 200 Dearborn, Mich.
Finalists:
1947 Joe Steffy Army , Sr. 5-11 190 Chattanooga, Tenn.
Finalists:
1946 George Connor Notre Dame , Jr. 6-3 225 Chicago, Ill.
Finalists:

Award Info

2025 Key Dates
Watch List: Tue., Jul 29
Semifinalists: Wed., Nov 19
Finalists: Tue., Nov 25
Winner: Fri., Dec 12

Presentation Banquet: Wed., Jan 21
Hilton Hotel
Omaha, Neb.
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