Preseason Conerly Trophy watch list announced by Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum

Preseason Conerly Trophy watch list.

Key points

• The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum confirmed the 2026 C Spire Conerly Trophy Preseason Watch List on Friday.
• The 31st annual C Spire Conerly Trophy presentation is slated for Tuesday, December 1, at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum in Jackson.
• Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss won the Conerly Trophy in 2025 (Photo from MS Sports Hall of Fame).
• Chambliss won the 2025 C Spire Conerly Trophy for the 2025 season.
• Preseason Conerly Trophy watch list confirmed by Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum.

Preseason Conerly Trophy watch list confirmed by Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum. By: Frank Corder – August 28, 2026.

Three players from each four-year football program in Mississippi was named to the watch list. See who created the list.

For context, the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum confirmed the 2026 C Spire Conerly Trophy Preseason Watch List on Friday.

Meanwhile, the annual C Spire Conerly Trophy is named after Charlie Conerly, the legendary Ole Miss quarterback who was the NFL Rookie of the Year in 1948 and NFL Player of the Year in 1959. The award recognizes the most outstanding college football player in Mississippi.

Three players from each four-year football program in Mississippi was named to the watch list. They are. DL Eric Thomas, Jr., P/K Demetrion Duvall, QB Jaylon Tolbert. DE Jimmy Byrd, LT Cam Williams, P Kyle Norris. WR Lawrence Armstrong, LB Tavian Moore, DL TJ Edwards. QB Jared Lockhart, DB Kam Sallis, WR Nate Rembert. QB Grant Bizjack, DL Zabian Boutan, C Erik Contreras. QB Kamario Taylor, CB Kelley Jones, WR Anthony Evans. QB Josh Brown, RB Dezmond Ray, DL Christ Kore. WR Jaylen Himes, DL Kameron Cyprien, RB Robert Briggs.

QB Trinidad Chambliss, DT Will Echoles, RB Kewan Lacy.

For context, the 31st annual C Spire Conerly Trophy presentation is slated for Tuesday, December 1, at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum in Jackson. Regarding the Author(s).

Frank Corder is a native of Pascagoula. For almost two decades, he has noted and offered analysis on administration, public policy, business and matters of faith. Frank's interviews, articles, and columns have been shared throughout Mississippi as well as in national publications. He is a frequent guest on radio and television, providing insight and commentary on the inner workings of the Magnolia State. Frank has served his community in both elected and appointed public office, hosted his own local radio and television programs, and managed private businesses all while being an engaged husband and father. Email Frank: [email protected].

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