The Walter Camp Football Foundation released their 2012 Walter Camp Player of the Year Watch List on Friday afternoon, and a pair of Notre Dame Fighting Irish seniors landed on the prestigious roster.
Both TE Tyler Eifert and LB Manti Te'o proved eligible for the award, given annually to the top collegiate football player in the nation. In 2011, QB Andrew Luck won the award, and other past recipients include RB Marcus Allen and WR Larry Fitzgerald.
Notre Dame Finalists for 2012 Walter Camp Award
| Player | Year | Pos. | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Eifert | senior | TE | Notre Dame # |
| Manti Te’o | senior | LB | Notre Dame * |
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