Brad Kaaya named to Maxwell Award watch list

Quarterback leads Hurricanes in sophomore year

Brad Kaaya was named ACC rookie of the year.

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – Miami Hurricanes quarterback Brad Kaaya has been named to the Maxwell Award watch list.

The award is given annually to the top college football player.

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Kaaya was the only true freshman in the country to throw for more than 3,000 yards, 26 touchdowns and fewer than 12 interceptions. He was named Atlantic Coast Conference rookie of the year in 2014.

This is the third preseason honor that Kaaya has received this summer.

In June, Kaaya was named to both the Phil Steele and Athlon Sports preseason all-conference team.

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