The Friends of John Mackey have released its preseason watch list for the 2013 Mackey Award, which is awarded to the nation’s most outstanding tight end.
The Mackey Award is named after John Mackey, who was only the second true tight end to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, according to The Friends of John Mackey website.
The winner will be announced on December 12 at The Home Depot College Football Awards on ESPN.
Florida HS Football Alumni on the 2013 Mackey Award preseason watch list:
| Name | Position | College | High School |
| Gerald Christian | TE | Louisville | Dwyer |
| Nexon Dorvilus | TE | Florida Atlantic | Miami Norland |
| Jeff Heuerman | TE | Ohio State | Barron Collier |
| Gabe Holmes | TE | Purdue | St. Thomas Aquinas |
| Gator Hoskins | TE | Marshall | Eastside |
| Nick O’Leary | TE | Florida State | Dwyer |
| Beckett Wales | TE | Syracuse | Venice |
| Clive Walford | TE | Miami (FL) | Glades Central |
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