GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) - Eight Atlantic Coast Conference football student-athletes are included on the 2022 Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List released Thursday by the Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation. The ACC is represented by Clemson DT Bryan Bresee and LB Trenton Simpson, Duke LB Shaka Heyward, Miami DL Akheem Mesidor, North Carolina CB Tony Grimes, Pitt DL Calijah Kancey, Virginia LB Nick Jackson and Wake Forest S Nick Andersen.

Named after former NFL Hall of Fame star Ronnie Lott, The Lott Trophy is presented annually to the Defensive IMPACT Player of the Year, a player who has had the biggest impact on his team both on and off the field. IMPACT stands for Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity, all characteristics exhibited by Lott during his illustrious playing career.

The annual winner is selected by a national voter panel, consisting of former winners, members of the media, coaches, and members of the Board of Directors of The IMPACT Foundation.

The winner is announced at a gala black-tie event at The Pacific Club in Newport Beach, California. The event has sold out the first two years. The 2022 banquet is Dec. 11.