Alabama tight end CJ Dippre named to Mackey Award watch list

Sep 30, 2023; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end CJ Dippre (81) runs the ball while defended by Mississippi State Bulldogs safety Marcus Banks (1) during the second half at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports

An award that the Alabama Crimson Tide have never won, the program saw tight end CJ Dippre named to the 2024 Mackey Award preseason watch list this past Friday.

The award is presented annually to the most outstanding tight end in college football.

Dippre, a senior, is entering his second season in Tuscaloosa this fall after having transferred from Maryland prior to the 2023 fall campaign. A year ago, Dippre played a prominent role in Alabama’s tight end room, catching 11 passes for 187 yards.

Prior to Alabama, Dippre had a combined 33 receptions for 339 yards and three touchdowns during his time at Maryland. This included a career-best 2022 season in which he had 30 receptions for 314 yards and three scores.

Dippre is now expected to be arguably the top name in what is a deep tight end room for the Crimson Tide this season, featuring alongside the likes of Robbie Ouzts, Washington transfer Josh Cuevas, and more.

This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: Alabama tight end CJ Dippre named to Mackey Award watch list

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Publish date : 2024-08-11 20:25:48

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