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Richardson Named to Paul Hornung Award Watch List
August 10, 2026 | Football
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – University of Louisville wide receiver Tre Richardson was selected to the 2026 Paul Hornung Award Preseason Watch List released on Monday by the Louisville Sports Commission.
Richardson was one of 39 players named to the preseason watch list for the award presented to the most versatile player in major college football in memory of the late football legend and Louisville native Paul Hornung. The winner and his family will be honored at the annual Paul Hornung Award dinner in Louisville in March 2027.
The Topeka, Kan., native transferred to Louisville after a strong 2025 season at Vanderbilt. Richardson finished with 46 receptions for 806 yards and seven touchdowns. His seven touchdowns and 17.5 yards per catch were tied for fifth in the SEC.
Richardson blossomed over the final four games of the season last fall, combining for 21 receptions for 485 yards and six touchdowns during that span.
Richardson was also excellent in the kick game, averaging better than 25 yards per return on kickoffs.
The Louisville Sports Commission successfully launched the Paul Hornung Award in 2010 to honor its namesake and native son while recognizing outstanding performances by versatile college football players whose contributions often go unnoticed.
Hornung, who passed away in his hometown at age 84 in November 2020, played every position in the offensive backfield during his career with the Irish in the 1950s. He also played defensive safety, punted, placekicked and returned kickoffs. Hornung was named an All-American quarterback as a senior and won the Heisman Trophy in 1956, before becoming the No. 1 overall selection in the NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers. He earned NFL MVP honors in 1961 for the Packers as a triple-threat halfback and placekicker by setting a single-season NFL scoring record that stood for 46 years. Hornung is a member of the College and Pro Football Halls of Fame, and legendary coach Vince Lombardi once called him "The most versatile man ever to play the game."
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Richardson was one of 39 players named to the preseason watch list for the award presented to the most versatile player in major college football in memory of the late football legend and Louisville native Paul Hornung. The winner and his family will be honored at the annual Paul Hornung Award dinner in Louisville in March 2027.
The Topeka, Kan., native transferred to Louisville after a strong 2025 season at Vanderbilt. Richardson finished with 46 receptions for 806 yards and seven touchdowns. His seven touchdowns and 17.5 yards per catch were tied for fifth in the SEC.
Richardson blossomed over the final four games of the season last fall, combining for 21 receptions for 485 yards and six touchdowns during that span.
Richardson was also excellent in the kick game, averaging better than 25 yards per return on kickoffs.
The Louisville Sports Commission successfully launched the Paul Hornung Award in 2010 to honor its namesake and native son while recognizing outstanding performances by versatile college football players whose contributions often go unnoticed.
Hornung, who passed away in his hometown at age 84 in November 2020, played every position in the offensive backfield during his career with the Irish in the 1950s. He also played defensive safety, punted, placekicked and returned kickoffs. Hornung was named an All-American quarterback as a senior and won the Heisman Trophy in 1956, before becoming the No. 1 overall selection in the NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers. He earned NFL MVP honors in 1961 for the Packers as a triple-threat halfback and placekicker by setting a single-season NFL scoring record that stood for 46 years. Hornung is a member of the College and Pro Football Halls of Fame, and legendary coach Vince Lombardi once called him "The most versatile man ever to play the game."
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