Fenimore Named to Lombardi Award Watch List

National preseason recognition continues to role in for Liberty's Aaron Fenimore as he has been named to the 2025 Lombardi Award preseason watch list.

The Lombardi Award is presented to the nation's best lineman who embodies the character and discipline of Vince Lombardi. It is presented by the Rotary Club of Houston.

Fenimore has also been named to the Outland Trophy (nation's most outstanding interior lineman) and Rimington Trophy (nation's most outstanding center) watch lists. Additionally, he was a first-team selection on both the Phil Steele and Athlon Sports CUSA Preseason All-Conference team.

Fenimore had a breakout season in 2024 after moving into the starting center role the week prior to the start of the regular season due to an injury on the offensive line.

The native of Senoia, Ga., was named to The Athletic Freshman All-America team, VaSID All-State Offensive Rookie of the Year, VaSID All-State second team and Conference USA All-Conference first team.

Fenimore started all 12 games at center and led the offensive line in total snap count (825). He saw playing time in a team-high 96.0 percent of Liberty's total offensive plays (825-of-859).

He finished the year with a 73.7 percent PFF.com offensive grade. The rating ranked second best among starting centers in Conference USA in 2024.

Fenimore helped the Flames finish the 2024 season ranked No. 4 in the country in rushing offense (250.7 yards per game) and No. 20 in fewest interceptions allowed (7).

The recipient of the 2025 Lombardi Award will be presented on December 10. The award was established in 1970 by the Rotary Club of Houston in memory of Vince Lombardi to honor the top Division IA college football lineman.

The Lombardi family granted permission to the Rotary Club of Houston to use the Lombardi name for the Award, stipulating that all net proceeds from the award benefit cancer research. Since its inception, millions of dollars have been raised to support cancer research.

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Fenimore Named to Lombardi Award Watch List

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