Michael Pratt, Jayden Daniels among 40-member Davey O’Brien QB Class of 2022

All are now officially in contention to become award semifinalists

FORT WORTH, Texas (Nov. 1, 2022) – The Davey O’Brien Foundation has announced the 40 quarterbacks named to the Davey O’Brien QB Class of 2022. Each member of the group is now an official candidate to win the 2022 Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award.

The Class of 2022 consists of: Holton Ahlers (East Carolina), Stetson Bennett (Georgia), Todd Centeio (James Madison), Jayden Daniels (LSU), Jaxson Dart (Ole Miss), Jayden de Laura (Arizona), Tommy DeVito (Illinois), Max Duggan (TCU), Dequan Finn (Toledo), Dillon Gabriel (Oklahoma), Jaren Hall (BYU), Frank Harris (UTSA), Sam Hartman (Wake Forest), Hendon Hooker (Tennessee), KJ Jefferson (Arkansas), Will Levis (Kentucky), Drake Maye (North Carolina), Grayson McCall (Coastal Carolina), J.J. McCarthy (Michigan), Tanner Mordecai (SMU), Bo Nix (Auburn), Aidan O’Connell (Purdue), Michael Penix Jr. (Washington), John Rhys Plumlee (UCF), Michael Pratt (Tulane), Austin Reed (WKU), Cameron Rising (Utah), Will Rogers (Mississippi State), Kurtis Rourke (Ohio), Spencer Sanders (Oklahoma State), Garrett Shrader (Syracuse), C.J. Stroud (Ohio State), Taulia Tagovailoa (Maryland), Dorian Thompson-Robinson (UCLA), Jordan Travis (Florida State), Clayton Tune (Houston), D.J. Uiagalelei (Clemson), Kyle Vantrease (Georgia Southern), Caleb Williams (USC) and Bryce Young (Alabama).

Sixteen players are on the list for the second straight year, including Harris and McCall, who are making an appearance for the third consecutive season. The SEC leads the way with eight selections, followed by the Pac-12 with six and the ACC and American with five apiece.

The next step in the process will be to select the award’s 16 semifinalists from the 40 quarterbacks. The semifinalists will be chosen based on voting from the Davey O’Brien National Selection Committee as well as bonus ballots awarded from the first round of the Davey O’Brien Fan Vote.

For the third straight year, the Fan Vote will take place on the award’s three social media platforms—Instagram, Twitter and Facebook—and the top five vote getters on each will receive bonus committee member ballots which will be added to the votes cast by the National Selection Committee.

To participate in the Fan Vote, fans must like the original Davey O’Brien Award post highlighting their quarterback. The first round is open now until Friday, Nov. 11 at noon (CT). The 16 semifinalists will be named on Tuesday, Nov. 15. Looking ahead, the three finalists will be tabbed on Tuesday, Nov. 29, while the winner will be announced live on Thursday, Dec. 8 on The Home Depot College Football Awards on ESPN.

The Davey O’Brien Foundation was created in 1977, and the National Quarterback Award, the oldest and most prestigious college quarterback award, was first issued in 1981. Over its time, the Davey O’Brien Foundation has given away more than $1.2 million in scholarships and university grants to help high school and college athletes transform leadership on the field into leadership in life.

In 1938, O’Brien, who was a star quarterback for TCU, became the first player ever to win the Heisman Trophy, Maxwell Award and Walter Camp Award in the same year. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1955.

Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award Timeline
Davey O’Brien QB Class of 2022 Announced (Tuesday, Nov. 1)
Round 1 Fan Vote Open (Tuesday, Nov. 1-Friday, Nov. 11)
16 Semifinalists Announced (Tuesday, Nov. 15)
Round 2 Fan Vote Open (Tuesday, Nov. 15-Friday, Nov. 25)
3 Finalists Announced (Tuesday, Nov. 29)
Round 3 Fan Vote Open (Tuesday, Nov. 29-Friday, Dec. 2)
Winner Announced on The Home Depot College Football Awards (Thursday, Dec. 8)

Davey O’Brien QB Class of 2022
Holton Ahlers, East Carolina, Sr., 6-4, 230, Greenville, N.C.
Stetson Bennett, Georgia, Sr., 5-11, 190, Blackshear, Ga.
Todd Centeio, James Madison, Sr., 6-0, 221, West Palm Beach, Fla.
Jayden Daniels, LSU, Jr., 6-3, 200, San Bernardino, Calif.
Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss, So., 6-2, 220, Kaysville, Utah
Jayden de Laura, Arizona, So., 6-0, 205, Honolulu, Hawaii
Tommy DeVito, Illinois, Sr., 6-2, 210, Cedar Grove, N.J.
Max Duggan, TCU, Sr., 6-2, 210, Council Bluffs, Iowa
Dequan Finn, Toledo, So., 6-2, 210, Detroit, Mich.
Dillon Gabriel, Oklahoma, Jr., 5-11, 203, Mililani, Hawaii
Jaren Hall, BYU, Jr., 6-1, 205, Spanish Fork, Utah
Frank Harris, UTSA, Sr., 6-0, 205, Schertz, Texas
Sam Hartman, Wake Forest, Jr., 6-1, 210, Charlotte, N.C.
Hendon Hooker, Tennessee, Sr., 6-4, 218, Greensboro, N.C.
KJ Jefferson, Arkansas, Jr., 6-3, 242, Sardis, Miss.
Will Levis, Kentucky, Sr., 6-3, 232, Madison, Conn.
Drake Maye, North Carolina, R-Fr., 6-4, 220, Huntersville, N.C.
Grayson McCall, Coastal Carolina, Jr., 6-3, 215, Indian Trail, N.C.
J.J. McCarthy, Michigan, So., 6-3, 196, La Grange Park, Ill.
Tanner Mordecai, SMU, Sr., 6-3, 214, Waco, Texas
Bo Nix, Oregon, Sr., 6-2, 213, Pinson, Ala.
Aidan O’Connell, Purdue, Sr., 6-3, 213, Long Grove, Ill.
Michael Penix Jr., Washington, Jr., 6-3, 213, Tampa, Fla.
John Rhys Plumlee, UCF, Sr., 6-0, 200, Hattiesburg, Miss.
Michael Pratt, Tulane, Jr., 6-3, 220, Boca Raton, Fla.
Austin Reed, WKU, Sr., 6-2, 230, St. Augustine Beach, Fla.
Cameron Rising, Utah, Jr., 6-2, 218, Ventura, Calif.
Will Rogers, Mississippi State, Jr., 6-2, 210, Brandon, Miss.
Kurtis Rourke, Ohio, Jr., 6-5, 216, Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Spencer Sanders, Oklahoma State, Sr., 6-1, 210, Denton, Texas
Garrett Shrader, Syracuse, Jr., 6-4, 228, Charlotte, N.C.
C.J. Stroud, Ohio State, So., 6-3, 218, Inland Empire, Calif.
Taulia Tagovailoa, Maryland, Jr., 5-11, 200, Ewa Beach, Hawaii
Dorian Thompson-Robinson, UCLA, Sr., 6-1, 205, Las Vegas, Nev.
Jordan Travis, Florida State, Jr., 6-1, 212, West Palm Beach, Fla.
Clayton Tune, Houston, Sr., 6-3, 220, Carrollton, Texas
D.J. Uiagalelei, Clemson, Jr., 6-4, 235, Inland Empire, Calif.
Kyle Vantrease, Georgia Southern, Sr., 6-2, 225, Stow, Ohio
Caleb Williams, USC, So., 6-1, 215, Washington, D.C.
Bryce Young, Alabama, Jr., 6-0, 194, Pasadena, Calif.

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