Tyler, Texas -- Arizona State sophomore running back Eno Benjamin is one of 47 student-athletes named to the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award preseason watch list announced at the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce East Texas Kick-Off Luncheon this morning.
Benjamin, a Wylie, Texas native, appeared in 10 games for the Sun Devils as a running back and kickoff return specialist in 2017 and will look to take over back field duties following the graduation of Kalen Ballage and Demario Richard last season. Benjamin amassed 23 carries for 142 yards and a touchdown as a true freshman.
The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award, now in its sixth season, recognizes the top offensive player in Division I football who also exhibits the enduring characteristics that define Earl Campbell: integrity, performance, teamwork, sportsmanship, drive, community and tenacity. In addition, the nominee must meet one or more of the following criteria: born in Texas and/or graduated from a Texas High School and/or played at a Texas-based junior college or four-year college.
The Watch List announced today will be narrowed to 16 semifinalists in November, and then to five finalists in December. The selection committee is made up of broadcasters, commentators, journalists, and previous winners. The finalists will be brought to Tyler for The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Banquet scheduled for January 9, 2019.
Earl Campbell, the award's namesake, graduated from John Tyler High School in Tyler before joining the Texas Longhorns under legendary Coach Darrell K. Royal. In his senior year, he led the nation with 1,744 yards rushing and 19 touchdowns, going on to win the Longhorns' first Heisman Trophy.
He was subsequently drafted by the Houston Oilers where he won Rookie of the Year honors in 1978 and went on to lead the NFL in rushing three times. Campbell earned NFL MVP in 1979 and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1991.
Benjamin, a Wylie, Texas native, appeared in 10 games for the Sun Devils as a running back and kickoff return specialist in 2017 and will look to take over back field duties following the graduation of Kalen Ballage and Demario Richard last season. Benjamin amassed 23 carries for 142 yards and a touchdown as a true freshman.
The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award, now in its sixth season, recognizes the top offensive player in Division I football who also exhibits the enduring characteristics that define Earl Campbell: integrity, performance, teamwork, sportsmanship, drive, community and tenacity. In addition, the nominee must meet one or more of the following criteria: born in Texas and/or graduated from a Texas High School and/or played at a Texas-based junior college or four-year college.
The Watch List announced today will be narrowed to 16 semifinalists in November, and then to five finalists in December. The selection committee is made up of broadcasters, commentators, journalists, and previous winners. The finalists will be brought to Tyler for The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Banquet scheduled for January 9, 2019.
Earl Campbell, the award's namesake, graduated from John Tyler High School in Tyler before joining the Texas Longhorns under legendary Coach Darrell K. Royal. In his senior year, he led the nation with 1,744 yards rushing and 19 touchdowns, going on to win the Longhorns' first Heisman Trophy.
He was subsequently drafted by the Houston Oilers where he won Rookie of the Year honors in 1978 and went on to lead the NFL in rushing three times. Campbell earned NFL MVP in 1979 and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1991.