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Andrew Brewster

Michigan State football safety Xavier Henderson named to Lott IMPACT Trophy watchlist

Michigan State football safety Xavier Henderson decided to return for one more season, and he is already being considered for some of the more prestigious awards in college football.

On Friday, it was announced that Henderson has made the watchlist for the Lott IMPACT Trophy. The award is given annually to the defensive player who shows the greatest excellence both on and off the field, taking into account the character of the individual as well as their on-field prowess.

Established by The Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation, The Lott IMPACT Trophy honors college football’s best in character and performance. The award is unique because it represents the first college football award to give equal weight to personal character as well as athletic performance from a defensive college player and is the first national college football award based on the West Coast.

The IMPACT award is awarded annually to individuals who demonstrate excellence in the field of athletics and recognizes college football’s Defensive Player of the Year who best exemplifies the IMPACT acronym: Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity.

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