IRVING, Texas — Four American Conference players have been named to the 2026 Rimington Award Preseason Watch List, announced on Thursday. The trophy is presented annually to the top center in college football.
 
UAB’s Adam Lepkowski started all 12 games for the Blazers a season ago. Pro Football Focus listed him as one of the top 50 centers in the country, helping anchor an offensive line that averaged 138.7 rushing yards per game.
 
Army’s Brady Small helped Army field the No. 4 rushing attack in the nation a season ago, as the Black Knights averaged 254.9 yards per game.
 
Navy’s Cam Nichols started nine games in 2025. He was part of the unit that helped the Mids’ amass 524 ards of total offense in a win over No. 25 South Florida.
 
Florida Atlantic’s Vincent Fiacable started all 12 games for the Owls, anchoring the offensive line that helped lead the top passing offense in the nation at 340.2 yards per game.