RUSTON, La. – Louisiana Tech redshirt junior holder Noah White has been named a finalist for the 2022 Mortell Holder of the Year award, the organization announced Wednesday evening.

White played a crucial role in Tech, converting 72% (18-25) of field goal attempts and 97% (38-39) of extra point attempts in 2022. The Ruston product also recovered a fumble to extend the Dogs' drive in the second quarter during a week three loss at No. 4 Clemson.

This season White has shown off his versatility, holding for a pair of kickers, the left-footed Jacob Barnes and the right-footed Buck Buchanan.

White has served as the primary holder for LA Tech the past three seasons, assisting in converting 110 of 111 extra point attempts while helping Tech kickers connect on 47 of their 62 field goal attempts.

The HOTY Foundation was established. The HOTY Foundation is a non-profit (501c3) organization that selects the Mortell Holder of the Year Award winner, given to the top field goal holder in college football. The winner has an opportunity to raise money for a charity of his choice. To date, previous winners Peter Mortell (Minnesota, 2015) and Garrett Moores (Michigan, 2016) have raised over $30,000 for the University of Minnesota Children's Hospital and the VA in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The HOTY Foundation is a platform to recognize and appreciate those who show both excellence on the college football field and outstanding community involvement. Holding has been a thankless job for too long, the Foundation is a way to now say Thank You in a big way.

Other finalists for the award include, Kai Kroger (South Carolina), Brad Robbins (Michigan) and Shane McDonough (NC State).

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