CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – Six ACC football standouts earned spots on the 2026 Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List, announced Thursday at The Pacific Club in Newport Beach, California.
Presented annually to college football’s Defensive IMPACT Player of the Year, the award honors the student-athlete who has the greatest influence both on and off the field. Named for Pro Football Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott, IMPACT represents Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity.
The recipient will be selected by a national panel of former winners, coaches, media members and IMPACT Foundation board members, with the winner announced December 9 at the Lott IMPACT Trophy Gala in Newport Beach.
ACC Players on the 2026 Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List
- Sammy Brown, LB, Clemson
- Fisher Camac, DE, Virginia
- Bryce Fitzgerald, DB, Miami
- Clev Lubin, DL, Louisville
- Luke Mergott, LB, Duke
- Damon Wilson, DL, Miami