CHARLOTTE – The Virginia Tech football coaching staff revealed the Hokies' team awards for the 2019 season on the eve of the squad's Belk Bowl contest vs. Kentucky at Bank of America Stadium on Tuesday.
The following awards were voted on by the players:
Most Valuable Player – QB Hendon Hooker
Outstanding Defensive Lineman – Dashawn Crawford
Outstanding Linebacker – Rayshard Ashby
Outstanding Offensive Lineman – Christian Darrisaw
Outstanding Wide Receiver – Damon Hazelton
Outstanding Running Back – Deshawn McClease
Outstanding Specialist – P Oscar Bradburn
Outstanding Defensive Back – Caleb Farley
The following awards were voted on by the coaching staff:
Outstanding Senior Award – S Reggie Floyd
John William Schneider Award – TE Dalton Keene
Given in memory of former player William Schneider, who was killed in an automobile crash. It goes to a player who excels in athletics, scholarship and leadership.
Paul Torgersen Award – LB Dax Hollifield
Given in honor of former Tech President Paul Torgersen, who has served the university with distinction for three decades in a variety of capacities. The award goes to a player who shows a commitment to hard work and great effort every time he takes the field.
Williams - Moss Award – LB Rayshard Ashby
Named in honor of John E. Williams, a former Dean of the College, and Joseph S. Moss, a former player and coach at Tech. The award goes to the player who demonstrates the highest quality of leadership and character.
Paul Frederick Cobb Award – LB Daniel Griffith
This award is given in memory of former Tech player Freddie Cobb, who was awarded the Navy Cross for heroism in Vietnam. It goes to the most spirited player.
Lawrence R. White Award – DT Jarrod Hewitt
Given in honor of the late Lawrence White, a former Tech linebacker who excelled in the weight room and was a positive role model for all Tech football players. It is given to the team's most outstanding strength and conditioning athlete.
Wes Worsham Award – DB Ish Seisay
Named for long-time Tech supporter Wes Worsham, this award is given to a player who exceeds expectations and surprises everyone with his performance.
Edward G. Ferrell Award – S Divine Deablo
Given in honor of the late Eddie Ferrell, whose hard work, sense of humor, devotion and unselfishness touched thousands of athletes during his 28-year career as a trainer at Tech. It is given to the player who best exemplifies hard work and unselfishness.