FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — With college football season just a few weeks away, preseason award watch lists are steadily rolling out. While Arkansas players haven’t been prominent on many of these lists, one newcomer to the Razorbacks roster is gaining early recognition.
Wide receiver O’Mega Blake, a transfer from Charlotte and South Carolina, has been named to the 2025 Biletnikoff Award watchlist, as announced Wednesday by the Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation.
The Biletnikoff Award honors the most outstanding receiver in the FBS each season. The award isn’t limited to wide receivers—any player who catches passes, including tight ends and running backs, is eligible.
Blake’s Breakout Year
Last season at Charlotte, Blake emerged as a standout receiver, starting nine games and hauling in 32 receptions for 795 yards and nine touchdowns. His explosive average of 24.8 yards per catch ranked second in the nation. He recorded three 100-yard receiving games, including a career-high 205 yards and three touchdowns on just five catches against Florida Atlantic.
During his earlier stint at South Carolina, Blake saw limited action, finishing the 2023 season with 19 catches for 250 yards and two touchdowns.
Biletnikoff Award Watch
The Biletnikoff Award honors the top receiver in college football each year. Semifinalists are chosen by the prestigious Biletnikoff Award National Selection Committee, a 600-member panel of respected college football journalists, broadcasters, former winners, and standout receivers.
Key dates for the 2025 award:
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Semifinalists Announced: Nov. 17
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Finalists Announced: Nov. 25
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Winner Announced: Dec. 11, 2025, during The Home Depot College Football Awards Show
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Did You Notice?
Arkansas receiver and return specialist Kam Shanks continues to earn national attention. On Wednesday, he was named to The Sporting News First-Team Preseason All-America list as a punt returner. He also received First-Team Preseason All-SEC honors from Phil Steele and landed on watchlists for the Jet Award (top return specialist) and Paul Hornung Award (most versatile player).
Shanks transferred to Arkansas after two impressive seasons at UAB. In 2024, he led all FBS players with 329 punt return yards, averaging 20.6 yards per return, and scoring two punt return touchdowns. He was also a Jet Award finalist and led UAB with 62 receptions for 656 yards and six touchdowns.
ICYMI
Neal’s family ties, experience, and physical presence are expected to bolster the Razorbacks’ defense this season.
Countdown to Arkansas Season Opener
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Daily Dose of Frank Broyles
“For almost sixty years, Frank Broyles has been an indelible part of the University. As our head football coach, and then as our Director of Athletics, Coach Broyles redefined excellence for our athletics programs and, more importantly, impacted the lives of thousands of people. His contributions to the University of Arkansas and to our state are immeasurable, and his passing will be felt by many. On behalf of the university family, I want to extend my sincerest sympathy to the entire Broyles family. His legacy will live on.”
— Joseph E. Steinmetz, Arkansas Chancellor
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