Lawson Luckie named semi-finalist for “Collegiate Man of the Year”

Staff Reports

ATHENS, Ga. — Bulldog senior tight end Lawson Luckie has been included as one of 20 semifinalists for the 10th annual Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award, according to a recent announcement.

Luckie, a native of Norcross, Ga., is one of six semifinalists from the Southeastern Conference and the third straight for Georgia after C.J. Allen was a semifinalist in 2025 and Jalon Walker in 2024. Luckie was selected due to his exemplary performances on the field and the leadership qualities he possesses.  

Three finalists will be named for the award on December 15. The winner will be announced at the award ceremony at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on March 11, 2027.

The winner of the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year will also receive a $10,000 contribution in his name to his school’s athletic scholarship fund.  The contribution will be made by Jason Witten’s SCORE Foundation, the official charity of Jason and his wife Michelle.

Luckie is the senior leader in one of the nation’s most talented tight end rooms.  A game captain for the Bulldogs’ 45-17 rout at Arkansas, Luckie has 11 catches for 184 yards (16.7 avg. per catch) and two touchdowns this season.  For his career, he 52 receptions for 699 yards (13.4 avg.) and 10 scores, including three in the victory over No. 5 Ole Miss in 2025.  He is part of a 2026 offense that is leading the SEC and ranked second nationally averaging 43.0 points per game.  

Inspired by his younger brother Cannon’s rare FOXG1 syndrome, Luckie has made serving others a central part of his life, supporting organizations that benefit children with disabilities, cancer patients and families in need.  He has advocated for mental health awareness, helped fund a teen club at the Boys & Girls Club of Athens and worked with Special Needs Schools of Gwinnett and Destination Dawgs, demonstrating a deep commitment to using his platform to make a difference in his community.

Luckie and the fifth-ranked Bulldogs (6-1, 4-1 SEC) will take on Florida in the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta during the Invesco QQQ Atlanta Gridiron Classic on Saturday, Oct. 31.  ABC will televise the annual matchup at 3:30 p.m.