LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) - UNLV senior offensive lineman Will Kreitler (pronounced KRITE-ler) is part of the official Fall Watch List released Wednesday by the Rimington Trophy Committee.

The Rimington Trophy is presented annually to the most outstanding center in college football.

Kreitler earned 2015 Honorable Mention All-Mountain West Conference and is a 2016 preseason Second Team All-MW choice by Phil Steele's and a third-team pick by Athon.

The native of Gilbert, Arizona, was one of UNLV head coach Tony Sanchez's first recruits and the midyear transfer from Scottsdale Community College did not disappoint for the Rebels. He started all 12 games in the middle and only allowed one quarterback sack while leading a line that helped three different running backs combine for five 100-yard rushing efforts.

The finalists for the Rimington will be announced December 5 and the winner will be recognized at the Rimington Trophy Presentation at the Rococo Theatre in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Jan. 14, 2017.

Since its inception, the Rimington Trophy has raised over $2.6 million for the cystic fibrosis community. The award is overseen by the Boomer Esiason Foundation.

Dave Rimington, the award's namesake, was a consensus first-team All-America center at the University of Nebraska in 1981 and 1982, during which time he became the John Outland Trophy's only double winner as the nation's finest college interior lineman.

For more on the Rimington Trophy and a list of past recipients, visit www.rimingtontrophy.com.

Kreitler and his teammates will open their 2016 season on Thursday, Sept. 1, when they host Jackson State in the first of six home games at Sam Boyd Stadium. Season tickets are on sale now by calling (702) 739-FANS or visiting www.unlvtickets.com.