The John Mackey Award is presented annually to

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's most outstanding

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. Established in 2000 by the

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, the award is given annually to the tight end who best exemplifies the play, sportsmanship, academics, and community values of

Pro Football Hall of Fame The Pro Football Hall of Fame is the hall of fame for professional American football, located in Canton, Ohio. Opened on September 7, , the Hall of Fame enshrines exceptional figures in the sport of professional football, including players, coach ...

tight end John Mackey. The winner is chosen by a selection committee comprising sportswriters and former players, including

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, Charles Arbuckle, and former John Mackey Award winners Tim Stratton,

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, and , among others. The award is a member of the

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, which encompasses college football's most prestigious awards. Former

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tight end

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called the award one which "all tight ends dream of winning".

Winners

References

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External links

John Mackey Award official website
{{College football award navbox College football national player awards Awards established in 2000