CHARLESTON, S.C. (August 13, 2019) – The College Football Performance Awards (CFPA) unveiled its 40-member watch list for the 2019 CFPA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) National Player of the Year Trophy where Howard University junior quarterback Caylin Newton (Atlanta) was among the recipients. The announcement came Tuesday.
 
A year ago, the reigning Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Player of the Year ended his sophomore campaign ranking among the nation's leaders in several categories, including passing yards per completion (1st/16.85) and total offense (7th/313.3). He completed his second season as the MEAC's top passer with 2,629 yards and 22 touchdowns in 10 games.
 
The junior signal caller continues to rack up preseason accolades, including 2019 STATS FCS Preseason All-America honors. Recently, the Atlanta native was named to the STATS FCS Walter Payton Award Preseason Watch List.
 
The 2019 CFPA FCS National Performer of the Year Trophy is a 22-inch K-9 optic crystal tower with eight-inch crystal football on top. All FCS players are eligible for the award. The award winner will be announced January 15, 2020.
 
To view the 2019 CFPA FCS National Player of the Year Trophy Watch List, please click here.
 
On Aug. 31, the Ron Prince era begins at FBS foe Maryland. Kickoff is set for noon on the Big Ten Network.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com or the CFPA website at www.collegefootballperformance.com.