Former Salem Spartan and current UVA running back Peyton Lewis on the Doak Walker Preseason Watch List
DALLAS, Tx. (WFXR) — Virginia running back Peyton Lewis has been named one of 62 preseason candidates for the 2026 Doak Walker Award, the PwC SMU Athletic Forum announced Tuesday. The Forum annually presents the award to the nation’s most outstanding college running back.Lewis joined the Cavalier football program in January after transferring from the […]
Peyton Lewis, a former Salem Spartan and current University of Virginia running back, has been selected to the 2026 Doak Walker Award preseason watch list. The Doak Walker Award is presented annually to the nation's most outstanding college running back. Lewis, who transferred from the University of Tennessee to Virginia in January, averaged 4.7 yards per carry and scored 10 touchdowns during his time with the Volunteers. He was also named a Fourth Team Preseason All-ACC selection by Athlon Sports.
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