Tennessee offensive lineman Wendell Moe Jr. was named to the 2026 Lombardi Award preseason watch list.
The Lombardi Award recognizes the nation's best linemen and linebackers. The 2026 preseason list includes 54 players from across the country, including 16 from the SEC, and is comprised offensive and defensive student-athletes. Moe Jr. is one of 20 offensive linemen on the preseason list.
The 2026 Preseason All-American returns to the Vols for his final collegiate season after making an impact in his first campaign with Tennessee in 2025. Moe Jr. earned First-Team All-SEC honors from the Associated Press after starting 11 games and helping anchor one of the league's best offensive lines.
A fifth-year player and veteran offensive lineman, Moe Jr.
has started 38 games and played more than 2,400 snaps. The Arizona transfer has allowed two sacks in 40 appearances.
Moe Jr. was also named to the Outland Trophy preseason watch list. He was also named to the Walter Camp All-America team, receiving second-team honors, while earning Third-Team Preseason All-America honors from On3 and Athlon Sports.
Moe Jr. was named Third-Team All-SEC by the Associated Press and Phil Steele. He has also been named to the East-West Shrine Game 100.
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