Duke's Cooper Helfet was named to the 2011 John Mackey Award mid-season watch list Monday. The Mackey award is given annually to the top tight end in the nation.
Helfet, a senior, has 20 receptions for 205 yards and two touchdowns thus far this season after being named an honorable mention All-ACC pick last season.
Three other ACC tight ends—Clemson's Dwayne Allen, NC State's George Bryan, and Maryland's Matt Furstenberg—were also named to the list. Semi-finalists for the award will be announced November 14th, followed by the finalists on November 21st.
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