Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum Unveils 2024 C Spire Conerly Trophy Nominees

Mississippi’s top college football player will be announced during the C Spire Conerly Trophy Presentation at the Sheraton Flowood on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

Jackson, Miss – (Nov. 19, 2024) –The race is on to crown Mississippi’s best college football player, and the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum is thrilled to announce the nominees for the 29^th Annual C Spire Conerly Trophy. This coveted award, named in honor of Ole Miss and NFL legend Charlie Conerly, celebrates the state’s top football talent each season. Ten schools across Mississippi have each chosen their most outstanding player, and now a panel of sports media experts and NFL scouts will cast their votes to determine who will take home the trophy.

The nominees for the 2024 C Spire Conerly Trophy are:

• Alcorn State University – Xzavier Vaughn (Quarterback)
• Belhaven University – Wyatt Beck (Linebacker)
• Delta State University – Kelvin Smith (Running Back)
• Jackson State University – Irv Mulligan (Running Back)
• Millsaps College – Nehemiah Coalson (Linebacker)
• Mississippi College – Brennan Blake (Defensive Lineman)
• Mississippi State University – Isaac Smith (Safety)
• Mississippi Valley State University – Nathan Rembert (Wide Receiver)
• University of Mississippi – Jaxson Dart (Quarterback)
• University of Southern Mississippi – Bryce Lofton (Punter)

The winner of the 2024 C Spire Conerly Trophy will be announced at a special ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at the Sheraton Flowood The Refuge Hotel. The event will be hosted by none other than CBS football analyst Charles Davis, adding a special touch to an already star-studded occasion. The C Spire Conerly Trophy has a history of celebrating football greatness, with previous winners including NFL stars Dak Prescott, Eli Manning, A.J. Brown, Patrick Willis, Jeffrey Simmons, and many more. Tickets for the event can be purchased online below or at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum office.