Mills Added To Shaun Alexander Freshman Of The Year Watch List
October 07, 2025 | Football
SEATTLE – Washington offensive lineman John Mills has been added to the midseason Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year watch list, The Maxwell Football Club announced today.
Mills has started in every game this season at left guard. In week one, Mills was named the top graded true freshman offensive lineman by Pro Football Focus. Heading into the season, he was named to the On3 Preseason True Freshman All-American Team.
The Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award has been presented to the most outstanding college freshman in college football since 2018. It is named in honor of Shaun Alexander, a former standout at the University of Alabama and 2005 NFL MVP with the Seattle Seahawks. This award honors the nation's most outstanding freshman, recognizing his exceptional performance and significant impact on his team throughout the season.
Mills has started in every game this season at left guard. In week one, Mills was named the top graded true freshman offensive lineman by Pro Football Focus. Heading into the season, he was named to the On3 Preseason True Freshman All-American Team.
The Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award has been presented to the most outstanding college freshman in college football since 2018. It is named in honor of Shaun Alexander, a former standout at the University of Alabama and 2005 NFL MVP with the Seattle Seahawks. This award honors the nation's most outstanding freshman, recognizing his exceptional performance and significant impact on his team throughout the season.
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