Gene Upshaw Award

Gene Upshaw Award
Awarded for	Best lineman in Division II college football
Country	United States
Presented by	Manheim Touchdown Club
First awarded	2004
Currently held by	Darius Allen

The Gene Upshaw Award is awarded to the best lineman, offensive or defensive, in NCAA Division II college football. The award is presented by the Manheim Touchdown Club and is recognized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

The award is named after former NFL offensive lineman Gene Upshaw, who played college football at Texas A&I University and later for the Oakland Raiders in the NFL. He was inducted into both the College Football Hall of Fame and Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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