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Rutgers QB Kaliakmanis Earns Prestigious Johnny Unitas Award Nomination
20 Aug
Summary
- Athan Kaliakmanis named to 2025 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award watch list
- First Rutgers QB to start consecutive seasons in a while
- Threw for over 2,000 yards in 2024, most since 2015
Athan Kaliakmanis, the starting quarterback for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, has been named to the prestigious 2025 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award watch list. The award is presented annually to the nation's top quarterback who demonstrates exceptional character, academic achievement, and athletic performance.
Kaliakmanis is the first Rutgers quarterback to have the starting job for two consecutive seasons in a while. Last season, he made a significant impact, throwing for 2,696 yards, the most by a Scarlet Knights QB since Chris Laviano in 2015. Kaliakmanis also tossed 18 touchdowns, helping Rutgers average 28.9 points per game.
Over his collegiate career, Kaliakmanis has amassed 5,480 passing yards and 41 touchdowns. The Scarlet Knights' offensive coordinator, Kirk Ciarrocca, has praised Kaliakmanis' growing understanding of the offense, stating that the quarterback is now at the point where he truly grasps the intricacies of the system. This newfound mastery is expected to translate into an even stronger performance in Kaliakmanis' final season with the Knights.
