Josh Cuevas Named to John Mackey Award Watch List
8/8/2025 1:00:00 PM | Football
Cuevas is one of 46 student-athletes up for the nation’s top tight end honors
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama football's Josh Cuevas was named to the John Mackey Watch List, as announced by the award's committee Friday.
Cuevas is among 46 candidates from around the country named to the preseason list. The Mackey Award has been presented annually since 2000 to recognize the top tight end in college football, named in honor of former NFL Hall of Fame tight end John Mackey. Semifinalists will be announced on Oct. 30 before finalists are determined on Nov. 26. The 2025 winner will be announced live as part of the ESPN Home Depot College Football Awards Show on Dec. 12.
Alabama has never had a Mackey Award winner in its history.
Josh Cuevas
Tight End, Redshirt Senior
- Joined the Crimson Tide in 2024, making an immediate impact at tight end
- Contributed on offense and on special teams in all 13 games a season ago
- Hauled in 16 receptions for 218 yards with one touchdown
- Also recorded three tackles on special teams
