10/28/2026 11:10:00 AM | Football
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Experiencing a standout first season as a Horned Frog, TCU tight end Kari Ashley has been added to the Biletnikoff Award Watch List, the Tallahassee Quarterback Club announced on Wednesday.
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Ashley joins Jordan Dwyer as Frogs to be named to the 2026 Watch List for the prestigious award, as Dwyer was added in the preseason.
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The Biletnikoff Award annually recognizes the college football season's outstanding FBS receiver. Any player, regardless of position (wide receiver, tight end, slot back, and running back) who catches a pass is eligible for the award. As such, the Biletnikoff Award recognizes college football's outstanding receiver, not merely college football's outstanding wide receiver.Â
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In his debut season with the Frogs, Ashley has been one of the best tight ends in college football. His PFF Receiving Grade of 91.7 ranks first among tight ends along with his yard total (510) and yards per route (14.6). he also ranks second in first downs (25) and yards after the catch (240).
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Along with his success in regards to the season, through just seven games he ranks sixth all-time at TCU for receptions by a tight end (35), and is fifth all time in yards by a tight end (510).
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The Biletnikoff Award's semifinalists, three finalists, and award recipient are selected by the highly distinguished Biletnikoff Award National Selection Committee, a group of 625 prominent college football journalists, commentators, announcers, Biletnikoff Award winners, and other former receivers. Foundation trustees do not vote and have never voted. For a list of voters, please see BiletnikoffAward.com/voters.
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Ashley joins Jordan Dwyer as Frogs to be named to the 2026 Watch List for the prestigious award, as Dwyer was added in the preseason.
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The Biletnikoff Award annually recognizes the college football season's outstanding FBS receiver. Any player, regardless of position (wide receiver, tight end, slot back, and running back) who catches a pass is eligible for the award. As such, the Biletnikoff Award recognizes college football's outstanding receiver, not merely college football's outstanding wide receiver.Â
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In his debut season with the Frogs, Ashley has been one of the best tight ends in college football. His PFF Receiving Grade of 91.7 ranks first among tight ends along with his yard total (510) and yards per route (14.6). he also ranks second in first downs (25) and yards after the catch (240).
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Along with his success in regards to the season, through just seven games he ranks sixth all-time at TCU for receptions by a tight end (35), and is fifth all time in yards by a tight end (510).
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The Biletnikoff Award's semifinalists, three finalists, and award recipient are selected by the highly distinguished Biletnikoff Award National Selection Committee, a group of 625 prominent college football journalists, commentators, announcers, Biletnikoff Award winners, and other former receivers. Foundation trustees do not vote and have never voted. For a list of voters, please see BiletnikoffAward.com/voters.
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