WVU’s Alonzo Addae Named a Finalist for Canadian Cornish Award

West Virginia has been named a finalist for the Canadian Cornish Trophy, given to the top Canadian collegiate football player in the NCAA.

Congrats to @alonzoaddae on being named one of six finalists for the Canadian Cornish Trophy! #HailWV #TrustTheClimb https://t.co/iz6ZL1mKgQ

— WVU Football (@WVUfootball) May 12, 2021

Addae transferred to WVU before the 2019 season from New Hampshire. After sitting out the 2019 season to fulfill transfer requirements, Addae had a breakout season with the Mountaineers in 2020. As the team’s starting safety Addae finished third on the team with 61 total tackles to go along with two interceptions and five pass deflections. Addae originally signed with New Hampshire out of Canada in 2016. After redshirting as a true freshman, Addae played in 24 games for the Rams over the next two seasons with 61 total tackles and 12 pass breakups.

Due to the FCS college football season being played this spring, the presentation of the Cornish Trophy will be announced on May 24. Other finalists for the award include Oklahoma State’s Chuba Hubbard and Amen Ogbongbemiga, Iowa’s Alaric Jackson and Alabama’s John Metchie III.

Addae was selected in the second round of the recent Canadian Football League Draft earlier this month. Despite being drafted, Addae will retain his college eligibility and be able to play for West Virginia in 2021.