We've still got a couple of months until the thick of Watch List Season, but the Lott IMPACT Trophy is getting ahead of the game.

The Lott IMPACT Trophy released its preseason watchlist on Thursday and two Buckeyes made the field with Zach Harrison and Ronnie Hickman named to the list.

"IMPACT" stands for Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity, and the Lott IMPACT trophy is given to the top Defensive IMPACT Player of the Year, a player who has had the biggest impact on his team both on and off the field.

The winner will be announced at a banquet on Dec. 11.