College football is heating up heading into Week 6. Many players are etching their name in history and building their resume for some of the most prestigious awards given annually to top football players.
On Wednesday, the Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation added 11 receivers to the Biletnikoff Watch List. The award recognizes the most outstanding FBS receiver, regardless of position. Among the additions were 2 SEC standouts: Chris Brazzell II of Tennessee and Mario Craver of Texas A&M.
Brazzell, a redshirt junior, has become a solid addition to the Volunteers’ offense since 2023. So far in the 2025 season, he has 31 receptions for 531 yards and 7 touchdowns. Brazzell currently leads the SEC in receiving yards, touchdowns, and receptions of 10+ yards (21). Nationally, he’s tied for the FBS lead in touchdowns and ranks 2nd in yards. His 7 touchdown receptions are the most by a Volunteer in the first five games in program history, helping this newly quarterback led offense to a great start to the 2025 season.
Craver, a sophomore, has merged as a top competitor in his sophomore campaign. He leads the SEC in receiving yards per game and ranks 2nd nationally, averaging 119.3 yards. He also leads the Aggies with 24 catches for 477 yards and 4 touchdowns. His per-catch average of 19.9 yards leads the nation among players with at least 20 receptions.
Craver has already had some big moments this season, recording 3 100-yard receiving games in his first 4 contests. This included the program’s first 200-yard performance in a Week 3 road win against then-No. 8 Notre Dame. His 207 receiving yards and 86-yard touchdown catch against the Fighting Irish remain FBS bests against an AP Top 25 opponent.
The Biletnikoff Award process includes the announcement of semifinalists on November 17, 3 finalists on November 25, and the award recipient on December 11 during The Home Depot College Football Awards.
The winner is chosen by the Biletnikoff Award National Selection Committee, a group of 600 prominent college football journalists, commentators, announcers, Biletnikoff Award winners, and other former receivers.
