JONESBORO, Ark.– Arkansas State senior running back Johnnie Lang was named to the Doak Walker Award Watch List on Wednesday.
The prestigious honor is annually awarded to the nation’s top college running back. Lang is one of 74 players from across the nation to receive a spot on the watch list for the award.
The Red Wolves have now had a player tabbed to the Doak Walker Award Watch List 10 consecutive seasons dating back to 2013.
Lang played in all 12 games last season, finishing the year ranked second on the team with 263 rushing yards on 65 carries. Lang was named a Phil Steele and PFF First Team All-Sun Belt punt returner. He led the Red Wolves with 124 punt return yards on 15 attempts, including a 63-yard return for a touchdown against Tulsa. He led the Sun Belt Conference with a punt return average of 8.3 yards per return.
The recipient of the 2022 Doak Walker Award will be announced live on The Home Depot College Football Awards.
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