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Tracy Named to Midseason Watchlist for Jet Award
10/14/2026 10:18:00 AM | Football
The Minnesota fifth-year player leads the nation in punt returns, punt return yards and punt return touchdowns
University of Minnesota wide receiver Javon Tracy was named to the midseason watchlist for the Jet Award, which honors the most outstanding return specialist in college football.
Tracy is one of 18 individuals named to the watchlist and is one of three players from the Big Ten.
The Minnesota fifth-year player leads the nation in punt returns (17) and punt return yards (299) and is tied for first in punt return touchdowns (2). His 17.6 return average ranks fifth in the nation.
Through six games, Tracy's 299 punt return yards places him fifth in single-season Minnesota records, and his two punt return touchdowns is tied for most in school single-season history.
The Jet Award, named in honor of Heisman Trophy winner and College Football Hall of Famer Johnny "The Jet" Rodgers, will culminate with the presentation at the Jet Award Gala on April 8, 2027.
Tracy is one of 18 individuals named to the watchlist and is one of three players from the Big Ten.
The Minnesota fifth-year player leads the nation in punt returns (17) and punt return yards (299) and is tied for first in punt return touchdowns (2). His 17.6 return average ranks fifth in the nation.
Through six games, Tracy's 299 punt return yards places him fifth in single-season Minnesota records, and his two punt return touchdowns is tied for most in school single-season history.
The Jet Award, named in honor of Heisman Trophy winner and College Football Hall of Famer Johnny "The Jet" Rodgers, will culminate with the presentation at the Jet Award Gala on April 8, 2027.
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