As the regular season winds down, it’s time to start considering who could win one of the most prestigious awards in NCAA softball, the USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year.

Voted on by previous award winners, coaching representatives from nine Division I Conferences, as well as members of the media who consistently cover Division I softball across the country, the Top 25 finalists were announced on Wednesday.

Arkansas’ Bri Ellis took home the honors last year after an outstanding season at the plate, but who will rise to the top in 2026?

Check out the incredibly talented list of 25 finalists.

USA Softball Top 25 Player of the Year Finalists

Jocelyn Briski, Alabama

NiJaree Canady, Texas Tech

Jocelyn Erickson, Florida

Jordy Frahm, Nebraska

Gabbie Garcia, Oklahoma

Megan Grant, UCLA

Maya Johnson, Belmont

Teagan Kavan, Texas

Emily LeGette, North Carolina

Sage Mardjetko, Tennessee

Ruby Meylan, Oklahoma State

Kai Minor, Oklahoma

Ella Parker, Oklahoma

Mya Perez, Texas A&M

Karlyn Pickens,…