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Analyze and summarize the following news-like text snippet: 
Stanford's Zach Ertz, who caught a career-high 11 passes against Oregon last weekend, is a finalist for the John Mackey Award as the nation's top tight end. Photo by Craig Mitchelldyer/isiphotos.com.
Stanford senior tight end Zach Ertz has been named one of three finalists for the John Mackey Award by the Nassau County Sports Commission. The John Mackey Award is given annually to the nation's most outstanding collegiate tight end.
Ertz leads Stanford in receiving this season with 58 receptions, which is tied for first among FBS tight ends. His team-high 747 yards rank second nationally for tight ends, while he has led Stanford in receiving in six of 11 games in 2012.
The 6-foot-6 senior has six touchdowns on the year, including the game-winning scores against both No. 2 USC and No. 13 Oregon State. Ertz also caught the game-tying fourth-quarter touchdown last Saturday in the Cardinal's overtime win at No. 1 Oregon, capping four receptions and 53 yards on the dramatic drive.
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The provided text appears to be a news article or similar content. A brief summary could be: Stanford's Zach Ertz, who caught a career-high 11 passes against Oregon last weekend, is a finalist for the John Mackey Award as the nation's top tight end. Photo by Craig Mitchelldyer/isiphotos.com.
Stanford senior tight end Zach Ertz has been named one of three finalists for the John Mackey Award by the Nassau County Sports Commission. The John Mackey Award is given annually to the nation's most outstanding collegiate tight end.
Ertz leads Stanford in receiving this season with 58 receptions, ... (Further analysis would depend on the specific query.)<|im_end|>
