ANNAPOLIS, Md.—Navy senior linebacker and co-captain Colin Ramos has been named to the Watch List for the Lombardi Award, it was announced today by the Lombardi Award Committee. Ramos is one of just four players from the American Athletic Conference on the list.

The Lombardi Award™ was established in 1970 in memory of legendary coach Vince Lombardi. It is presented to the most outstanding lineman or linebacker who best epitomizes the values of leadership, courage, performance, and discipline on and off the field. The watch list includes players who consistently show the values of strength, agility, and football acumen in their respective positions.

Ramos, who was named First Team All-American Athletic Conference last year, has seen action in 32-career games, including making 24 starts. 

Ramos started all 12 games in 2023 and led Navy in tackles (110), was second in tackles for a loss (8) and added 2 sacks, 4 pass breakups, forced 2 fumbles and had a fumble recovery.  He was the first Navy player to reach 100 tackles in a season since Diego Fagot had 100 in 2019.