By Packy Moore
CINCINNATI – Redshirt junior defensive tackle Dontay Corleone has been named to the preseason watch list for the 2024 Lott IMPACT Trophy.
The 42-man Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List is comprised of 18 defensive backs, 13 defensive linemen and 11 linebackers. Corleone is one of seven Big 12 players to make the list.
Corleone collected 39 tackles, 6.5 TFL, 3.0 sacks, and one forced fumble this past season for the Bearcats, earning him All-Big 12 honors. The Cincinnati native was named an All-American by the Associated Press and Pro Football Focus in 2022, tallying 45 tackles, 5.5 TFL, 3.0 sacks, and two forced fumbles as a freshman.
The last Bearcat to be named to the Lott IMPACT Trophy preseason watch list was Coby Bryant in 2021.
// ABOUT THE LOTT IMPACT TROPHY
The Lott IMPACT Trophy is the only major college football award that considers character. Named after former NFL Hall of Fame star Ronnie Lott, The Lott Trophy annually goes to the Defensive IMPACT Player of the Year, a player who has had the biggest impact on his team both on and off the field. IMPACT stands for Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity, all characteristics exhibited by Lott during his illustrious playing career.
// ABOUT CINCINNATI ATHLETICS
The University of Cincinnati Department of Athletics competes at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics with the vision to reach Next Level Success for all 18 varsity teams and more than 450 student-athletes. The Bearcats have a proud athletics history, winning eight national championships and 118 conference titles, and entered a new era as a member of the Big 12 in 2023.
UC Athletics’ mission is to connect our community, enhance our university and impact the lives of student-athletes as they prepare to change the world on and off the field.
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