Illinois senior LS Ethan Tabel was named to the Patrick Mannelly watch list, the committee announced. It is the second time Tabel has earned a spot on the list after being named to it last preseason. 

Patrick Mannelly Award

The Patrick Mannelly Award is presented to the most outstanding Long Snapper in Division I football. In its inaugural year, those at the Patrick Mannelly Award have selected Bernie's Book Bank as their official nonprofit beneficiary. Together, the Patrick Mannelly Award and Bernie's Book Bank will use this award as a platform to promote the important values that both organizations share.

Ethan Tabel | Patrick Mannelly Watch List

• No. 2 NFL Draft long snapper prospect in the nation by Mel Kiper
• 2021 Phil Steele Preseason All-Big Ten third team
• Started all eight games at long snapper in 2020
• Big Ten Distinguished Scholar
• Played the final two games of the season on a torn ACL 
• Patrick Mannelly Award watch list