Male Athlete of the Year Finalists

The following finalist athletes exemplify all the positive aspects of sport and have made a positive impact on the Richmond community in 2024.

  • Jada Byers - VUU Football
    Offensive Player of the Year/1st ever two-time Lanier Award winner
  • Brandon Eike - VCU Baseball
    Atlantic 10 Player of the Year
  • Zach Palmer-Smith - U of R Football
    5th in the nation in FCS in rushing
  • Jack Smith - Randolph-Macon Lacrosse
    All-American/Top RMC Male Athlete of the Year
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The winner will be announced at the RVA Sports Awards on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Click here to get tickets to the show.

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