Diontae Johnson Named to Walter Camp Player of the Year Award Watch List

Toledo, Ohio— University of Toledo wide receiver and returner Diontae Johnson (Ruskin, Fla.) was named to the official watch list for the 2018 Walter Camp Player of the Year Award on Friday. Johnson is one of only 50 players in the nation and the only player from the Mid-American Conference to make the list.

Johnson, a junior, has also been named to watch lists for the Biletnikoff Award (top receiver) and Hornung Award (most versatile). Last season, he caught 74 passes for a school-record 1,278 yards and 13 TDs. He was a first-team All-MAC selection at both wide receiver and punt returner, as well as a second-team all-league pick at kickoff returner. Johnson was the first Rocket to be named all-league at three positions since Eric Page in 2011.

The Walter Camp Player of the Year watch list will be narrowed to 10 semi-finalists in mid-November. The 2018 Walter Camp Player of the Year recipient, which is voted on by the 129 NCAA Bowl Subdivision head coaches and sports information directors, will be announced live on ESPN on Thursday, Dec. 6. The winner will then receive his trophy at the Foundation's 52nd annual national awards banquet on Jan. 12, 2019 in New Haven, Conn.

The Rockets open their season at home vs. VMI on Saturday, Sept. 1 at 7:00 p.m. For ticket information, go online or call 419-530-GOLD (4653).

Diontae Johnson Named to Walter Camp Player of the Year Award Watch List

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