The Maxwell Football Club released its preseason watch list for the 2015 Maxwell Award, which is awarded to the best college football player of the year.
The Maxwell Award is named after Robert W. “Tiny” Maxwell, who was a former college player and official in the early 1900’s. Maxwell was also a sportswriter and editor for the Philadelphia Public Ledger, according to the Maxwell Football Club.
The winner will be announced live on December 10 at The Home Depot College Football Awards on ESPN.
Florida HS Football Alumni on the 2015 Maxwell Award preseason watch list:
| NAME | POS | COLLEGE | HIGH SCHOOL |
| Matt Breida | RB | Georgia Southern | Nature Coast |
| Jacoby Brissett | QB | NC State | Dwyer |
| Alex Collins | RB | Arkansas | South Plantation |
| Dalvin Cook | RB | Florida State | Miami Central |
| Brandon Doughty | QB | Western Kentucky | North Broward Prep |
| Derrick Henry | RB | Alabama | Yulee |
| Paxton Lynch | QB | Memphis | Trinity Christian (Deltona) |
| Marlon Mack | RB | USF | Booker |
| Brandon Radcliff | RB | Louisville | Columbus |
![Addy Curry has helped lead second-year Tocoi Creek (St. Augustine) to the playoffs and will travel to Timber Creek for their first-round match. Class 4A Regional Quartefinals take place on Wednesday, April 29. [Joshua Wilson/FloridaHSFootball.com]](https://i0.wp.com/floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-Class-4A-Regional-Quarterfinals-Playoff-Preview.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
![Ponte Vedra QB Izzy Murray will be one to keep an eye when the Class 3A Regional Quarterfinals take place on Wednesday, April 29. [Joshua Wilson/FloridaHSFootball.com]](https://i0.wp.com/floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-3A-Regional-Quarterfinals-Playoff-Preview.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
![Robinson (Tampa) is chasing a 10th consecutive state championship -- and 11th overall as the Class 2A Regional Quarterfinals get underway on Tuesday, April 28. [Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers]](https://i0.wp.com/floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-2A-Regional-Quarterfinals-Playoff-Preview.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
