| Awarded for | the top return specialist incollege football |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| History | |
| First award | 2011 |
| Most recent | Kaden Wetjen,Iowa |
| Website | https://thejetaward.com/ |
TheJet Award, named in honor of 1972Heisman Trophy winnerJohnny "the Jet" Rodgers, is awarded to the topreturn specialist incollege football beginning with the 2011 season.Joe Adams was announced as the first winner on March 29, 2012.[1] Beginning with the 2012 award ceremony, in addition to being given to the annual award winner, the Rodgers Award will be presented retroactively one decade at a time, starting with the 1959–1969 winners.[2]