What is the Piesman Trophy?

An award for linemen who do un-lineman-like things. More specifically, it’s an award for the most impressive play in which an offensive or defensive linemen runs with, throws, or catches the ball. Any lineman from any level of college football is eligible for this honor. While the Heisman and most historic awards are reserved for players from big schools, the Piesman is a great chance to appreciate cool moments from throughout the sport.

Who are the all-time winners?

The first Piesman Trophy went to Ashton Henderson of Southeastern Lousiana. Pitt’s Brian O’Neill won the award in 2016, and Heidelberg University’s Brock Riggs was the winner last season.

Who votes on the Piesman?

A number of SB Nation staffers and the following illustrious media members:

• Ralph Russo, Associated Press
• Lauren Brownlow, Buzz Sports Radio
• Tom Fornelli, CBS Sports
• Chip Patterson, CBS Sports
• Amanda Kludt, Eater
• Sonia Chopra, Eater
• Jake Trotter, ESPN
• Ed Aschoff, ESPN
• Scott Van Pelt, ESPN
• Joel Anderson, ESPN
• George Foster, Former NFL lineman
• Geoff Schwartz, Former NFL lineman
• Luke Zimmermann, Futhead
• Holly Anderson
• Kerith Burke, NBC Sports Bay Area
• Chris Plante, Polygon
• Graham Watson, San Antonio Express News
• Charlotte Wilder, Sports Illustrated
• Andy Staples, Sports Illustrated
• Michael Felder, Stadium
• Stewart Mandel, The All-American
• David Ubben, The All-American
• Claire McNear, The Ringer
• Kevin Clark, The Ringer
• Danny Kelly, The Ringer
• Clinton Yates, The Undefeated
• Martin Rickman, Uproxx Sports
• George Schroeder, USA Today

There’s also a public vote component: Near the end of the season, we publish the ballot online and allow college football fans to choose the play they think deserves to win, and that vote counts toward the final tally.

What’s the trophy look like?

Nice, huh?