Colton Walls Named to Patrick Mannelly Award Watch List

8/3/2026 7:00:00 PM | Football

By: Troy Athletics Communications

TROY, Ala. – Troy's Colton Walls has been named to the Patrick Mannelly Award Watch list; the award is presented annually to the nation's top long snapper.

Walls, entering his fourth year with the Trojans and third as Troy's starter at long snapper, has 26 career starts and played a key role in Troy's punting success last year. Troy ranked 11th nationally in net punting (42.55), and Evan Crenshaw earned multiple First Team All-America honors and was a finalist for the Ray Guy Award.

The Patrick Mannelly Award, named for former NFL long snapper Patrick Mannelly and created in 2019, benefits Bernie's Book Bank, a non-profit organization located in Lake Bluff, Illinois.

Troy 2026 Preseason Honors

Evan Crenshaw
Walter Camp Preseason All-America Second Team

Colton Walls
Patrick Mannelly Award Watch List