1993 William V. Campbell Trophy Recipient

Burns played linebacker at the University of Virginia in the early 1990s and earned the 1993 Campbell Trophy (formerly called the Vincent dePaul Draddy Trophy). After earning his Ph.D. in nuclear engineering, he has built a prominent career in the nuclear industry.

Former White House Chief of Staff

McDonough played defensive back at Saint John’s University (MN) under Hall of Fame coach John Gagliardi. He later earned a master’s from Georgetown, served as White House Chief of Staff, led the Department of Veterans Affairs, and now returns to academic and civic leadership.

Business Leader

Flynn played football at Saint John’s University (MN) under Hall of Fame coach John Gagliardi, where he learned the values of discipline and teamwork. He has since built a successful business career while remaining connected to his alma mater and the game

Former Indiana Defensive Lineman

Beau Robbins played defensive line for Indiana, competing in the Big Ten after arriving as a four-star recruit out of Carmel High School. In 2022, he was named a semifinalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy and earned Academic All-Big Ten recognition. He went on to earn his MBA and how holds his CPA license.

Former Georgia State Linebacker

Bobby Baker was a two-time all-conference safety at Georgia State, finishing his career with 158 tackles, three interceptions, and a school-record five fumble recoveries. After football, Baker founded The Global Objective, a leadership and performance development organization focused on helping individuals and teams expand their impact.

Former Faulkner Offensive Lineman

Elliott Graves was named a semifinalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy during his college career, recognizing his academic accomplishments and performance on the field. After football, he pursued a professional career outside athletics and now works as an independent consultant.

Former Carnegie Mellon Linebacker

Robert Coury was a two-time First-Team Division III All-American linebacker at Carnegie Mellon and a finalist for the 2024 William V. Campbell Trophy. He graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree and pursued a master’s in mechanical engineering at CMU. After completing his studies, Coury began his professional career working on engineering projects in the energy and infrastructure sector.

Head of International Player Pathway Program, NFL Former Arizona State Receiver

Skyler Fulton played wide receiver at Arizona State before building a coaching career that reached the NFL level. Today, he leads the NFL’s International Player Pathway Program, helping global athletes transition into the league. Beyond football operations, he focuses on financial literacy education, earning a master’s in wealth management from Columbia University and pursuing doctoral work centered on financial education for athletes.

Former Kansas Offensive Lineman

Mike Rivera played linebacker and tight end at Kansas and spent time with several NFL teams. Since football, he has built a career in commercial real estate, serving as an associate broker with Asset Management Group in the Kansas City area.

Former Penn Quarterback

A 1994 William V. Campbell Trophy finalist, Matthew Rader started at quarterback for the 1997 and 1998 Quakers teams. Rader completed 336-of-568 passes for 3,858 yards and 20 touchdowns in two seasons. He was named the 1998 Penn Offensive Player of the Year, and he was named Second Team All-Ivy League. He graduated from Penn with a Bachelor of Science in finance.

NFF College Football Hall of Famer

Greg Eslinger was a two-time First-Team All-American at Minnesota and the 2005 Outland Trophy and Rimington Trophy winner. After football, he entered the business world and has remained active in his community through youth coaching and service.

NFF College Football Hall of Famer

Ryan Yarborough was a two-time First-Team All-American at the University of Wyoming and one of the most prolific receivers in college football history, leading the nation in receiving yards in both 1992 and 1993 and setting multiple NCAA records during his career. He was selected in the second round of the 1994 NFL Draft and played several seasons in the NFL. After football, he has worked as a coach and business consultant.

NFF College Football Hall of Famer

Terry Hanratty quarterbacked Notre Dame to a 1966 national championship and was a two-time All-American during one of the program’s most celebrated eras. After football, Hanratty built a long career in business while remaining connected to the game through alumni and community involvement.