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By Trent Rush, Media Relations, The Lott IMPACT® Trophy
NEWPORT BEACH, CA. – The Pacific Club IMPACT® Foundation announced the 42 candidates for the 2023 Lott IMPACT® Trophy at a luncheon today in Newport Beach, the twentieth season of this award.
The 42-man Lott IMPACT® Trophy Watch List is comprised of 16 linebackers, 13 defensive backs and 13 defensive linemen. There are nine players from SEC schools, the most of any conference, followed by the Big Ten and Pac 12 with eight players each. There are six players from both the Big 12 and ACC, with an additional five from non-Power 5 conference schools.
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.
The annual winner is selected by a national voter panel, consisting of former winners, members of the media, coaches, and members of the Board of Directors of The IMPACT® Foundation.
The winner is announced at a gala black-tie event at The Pacific Club in Newport Beach, California December 10, 2023.
USC head coach Lincoln Riley, was the keynote speaker at the luncheon. The Pacific Club IMPACT® Foundation also made charitable donations to Beyond Blindness and The California Showcase.
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