Penn State TE Khalil Dinkins on Mackey Award Watch List

Penn State TE Khalil Dinkins on Mackey Award watch list

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – Penn State redshirt senior tight end Khalil Dinkins was named to the Mackey Award watch list Friday.

Khalil Dinkins Named To Mackey Watch List

In 2024, Tyler Warren became the first tight end in program history to receive the John Mackey Award, awarded annually to the nation’s top tight end. If Penn State is looking to have a repeat winner, senior Khalil Dinkins made the first step being named to the award’s annual preseason watch list. Dinkins has appeared in 37 games at Penn State, making six career starts. He has tallied 23 receptions, 232 receiving, and five touchdowns in his caree…

Penn State TE Khalil Dinkins nominated for John Mackey Award watch list

James Franklin has reinforced this offseason that Khalil Dinkins isn't be talked about enough, but now he has some preseason hype to his name.

Penn State Football's Khalil Dinkins Named To Mackey Award Watch List

Penn State football tight end Khalil Dinkins was named to the Mackey Award watch list on Friday, which is presented annually to the best tight end in college football. Mackey Award Watch List Presented annually to the Best Tight End in College Football#WeAre x @JohnMackeyAward pic.twitter.com/3F0dZm0sZT— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) August 8, 2025 The redshirt senior has 37 appearances as a Nittany Lion, with 23 receptions for 232 yard…