With the college football season set to kick off in just over two months, a pair of Commodore seniors has already been recognized.

Offensive tackle Chris Williams and linebacker Jonathan Goff have been named to preseason watchlists. Williams was added to the Outland Trophy preseason watchlist and Goff off is under consideration for the Bronko Nagurski Award.

Vanderbilt coach Bobby Johnson said he was pleased that Williams and Goff, both co-captains for the 2007 season along with senior defensive tackle Theo Horrocks, were recognized.

"That's two very deserving young men," Johnson said. "Both Chris and Jonathan have given a great deal of themselves to become the players they are today. I think those guys rank with the very best in the (Southeastern) conference and among the nation. I think Vanderbilt fans can expect great things from both of these guys."

Williams arrived in Nashville undersized, but has developed into one of the most physical and talented offensive linemen in recent Vanderbilt history. He stands six-foot-six and weighs 75 pounds more than he did as a true freshman.

"You're talking about a guy with tremendous upside," said offensive line coach Robbie Caldwell said. "Chris has developed his body to the point where he weighs 320 pounds, yet still has the same quickness he had when he got here."

"I think Chris will be a much more physical and confident player this year. He's a very coachable young man, and has outstanding football knowledge for a lineman. He has a superb understanding of what we want to accomplish," Caldwell added.

Williams was named second team All-SEC last year and did not allow a quarterback sack from his opposing defender in the final 11 games.

Goff also earned second-team All-SEC honors a year ago after ranking among the league leaders in several defensive categories.

"Jonathan has been tremendous in every area. He's the ideal student-athlete, a young man who works extremely hard to be as good as he can on and off the field," Johnson said. "As a football player, Jonathan is a really physical, athletic guy. He's become one of the nation's top inside linebacker."

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