One Penn State defensive end got some preseason praise Monday.

Yetur Gross-Matos earned a spot on the Lott Impact Award preaseason watch list. The award goes to the defensive player who makes the biggest impact for his team “on and off the field.” Gross-Matos is one of 42

The award is named after Hall of Famer defensive back Ronnie Lott.

Penn State’s Carl Nassib won the award in 2015.