Former Navy Quarterback & Navy Reserve Officer

Reynolds played quarterback at the U.S. Naval Academy from 2012 to 2015, setting the NCAA record for rushing touchdowns by a quarterback (88). After his career, he joined the Navy Reserve as a lieutenant and now works in public service and broadcasting.

Former Kansas State Offensive Lineman

Cooper Beebe was a multi-year starter at Kansas State, earning unanimous All-American honors and winning the Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year award twice. In 2023, he was named a William V. Campbell Trophy finalist. He was selected in the 2024 NFL Draft and now plays offensive line for the Dallas Cowboys.

Former North Carolina Central Quarterback

Davius Richard led North Carolina Central to a Celebration Bowl victory and earned MEAC Offensive Player of the Year honors. Known for his dual-threat ability, he became one of the most productive quarterbacks in program history. After college, he signed professionally and now plays quarterback for the BC Lions in the CFL. He was a 2023 William V. Campbell Trophy finalist.

Former Duke Defensive Tackle

DeWayne Carter was a multi-year captain and defensive leader at Duke, earning All-ACC honors and recognition as a 2023 William V. Campbell Trophy finalist. A consistent presence on the defensive front, he was selected in the 2024 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills and now competes at the professional level.

Former Benedict College Defensive End

Loobert Denelus was a senior defensive end at Benedict College who earned a spot among the 16 national finalists for the 2023 William V. Campbell Trophy, the only representative from a Division II program that year. He finished his Benedict career with a 3.96 GPA while also becoming the first player in school history named a First Team All-American by the AFCA.

Former Wartburg College Linebacker

Owen Grover was a standout linebacker at Wartburg College, leading the Knights with 353 career tackles and earning First-Team All-America honors while helping guide the program to back-to-back deep postseason runs. A 2023 William V. Campbell Trophy finalist and winner of the Cliff Harris Award as one of Division III’s top defenders, he graduated with a 3.99 GPA in biology. Grover enrolled at the University of Iowa’s Carver College of Medicine to pursue a career as a physician.

Former Oklahoma State Offensive Lineman

Brad Lundblade played center at Oklahoma State, where he was a 2017 William V. Campbell Trophy finalist, earned multiple academic and athletic honors, and served as a team captain while helping anchor a high-ranking offense. After college, he spent time in the NFL with the Seahawks, Bengals, Panthers, and Jets. Since his playing days, he has transitioned into the private sector, working as a district sales manager in medical technology and earning an MBA.

Former Florida State Quarterback

Christian Ponder quarterbacked Florida State and was named a William V. Campbell Trophy finalist. He went on to be selected 12th overall in the 2011 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings and spent multiple seasons in the league. After football, Ponder has worked in business and media while remaining involved in charitable initiatives.

Former St. John’s University Cornerback

Dominic Haik was a standout cornerback at Saint John’s University in Minnesota, starting multiple seasons and helping anchor the defense while majoring in political science. In 2009, he was named a William V. Campbell Trophy finalist, placing him among the nation’s top scholar-athletes.

Former Pittsburgh Wide Receiver

Dontez Ford was a wide receiver at the University of Pittsburgh, where he finished his career with 46 catches for 843 yards and five touchdowns and was named a 2016 William V. Campbell Trophy semifinalist for his performance on the field and in the classroom. After college he signed with the Detroit Lions and also played professionally in the Alliance of American Football with the San Diego Fleet. Following his playing career he transitioned into medical technology.

Former Northern Arizona Linebacker

Jacob Crissup played linebacker for Northern Arizona University and earned recognition as a William V. Campbell Trophy finalist in 1999, placing him among the nation’s top scholar-athletes of that year. During his Lumberjack career he was one of the leading tacklers in school history.

Former Cornell Athlete

Jelani Taylor was a three-year starter and team co-captain at Cornell, leading the Big Red in tackles and earning First-Team All-Ivy League honors while graduating with a 3.96 GPA. He was a 2019 William V. Campbell Trophy finalist, one of the nation’s top scholar-athlete distinctions. After football, Taylor launched a career in tech sales and is currently helping organizations adopt AI-driven solutions.

Former Texas Offensive Lineman

Jake Majors was a four-year starter at center for the University of Texas, helping anchor an offensive line that won a Big 12 title and reached the College Football Playoff Semifinal. He was named a 2024 William V. Campbell Trophy finalist in recognition of his academic success, football performance and leadership. Majors was selected in the 2025 NFL Draft and is currently playing at the professional level.

Fellow, UAB Former Delta State Quarterback

Tyler Sullivan quarterbacked Delta State and was named a 2016 William V. Campbell Trophy finalist, recognized nationally for his success in the classroom and on the field. A multi-year starter and offensive leader, he balanced football with academic distinction. After his playing career, Sullivan pursued medicine and is now a fellow at UAB.

Former Ohio State Offensive Lineman

Seth McLaughlin played center at Alabama and Ohio State, where he was named one of 16 finalists for the 2024 William V. Campbell Trophy as college football’s top scholar-athlete. He earned the Rimington Trophy as the nation’s best center during his 2024 season while Ohio State went on to win a national championship.

Former Howard Linebacker

Terrance Hollon was a three-year captain and linebacker for Howard University, where he helped lead the Bison to back-to-back MEAC championships and the school’s first Celebration Bowl appearance in 2023. He earned All-MEAC honors and was named a 2024 NFF National Scholar-Athlete, becoming the first in Howard history to receive that distinction.

Former Notre Dame Linebacker

Jack Kiser starred at Notre Dame, setting the program record with 70 career appearances while serving as a team captain and earning First-Team Academic All-America honors. He finished his college career with 275 tackles, four interceptions, and multiple leadership awards, including Notre Dame’s Man of the Year. Kiser was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.