| Awarded for | the top return specialist in college football |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| History | |
| First award | 2011 |
| Most recent | Zachariah Branch, USC |
| Website | https://thejetaward.com/ |
The Jet Award, named in honor of 1972 Heisman Trophy Winner Johnny "the Jet" Rodgers, is awarded to the top return specialist in college football beginning with the 2011 season. Joe Adams was announced as the first winner on March 29, 2012.[1] Beginning with the 2012 award ceremony, in addition to being given to the annual award winner, the Rodgers Award will be presented retroactively one decade at a time, starting with the 1959–1969 winners.[2]
- ^ Kercheval, Ben (March 29, 2012). "Joe Adams comes away with Johnny Rodgers Award". NBC Sports. Retrieved 4 April 2012.
- ^ Kaipust, Rich (March 27, 2012). "Johnny Rodgers introduces new award". Omaha World-Herald. Archived from the original on September 5, 2012. Retrieved 30 March 2012.