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William V. Campbell Trophy Semifinalist

Det. Chris Popper

Det. Chris Popper

Former Rowan University Defensive Lineman

Popper played football at Rowan University, where he developed the discipline and teamwork that shaped his career in public service. He now serves as a detective, continuing to embody the commitment and integrity he learned on the field.

Patrick Stephen

Patrick Stephen

Former Northern Illinois Safety

Stephen was a four-year starter in the defensive backfield at Northern Illinois University, earning three consecutive Academic All-America honors and a 3.8 GPA in biology. He later completed a master’s in computer science and became a principal software engineer.

Alex Pirela

Alex Pirela

Former North Central College Outside Linebacker

Alex Pirela, a William V. Campbell Trophy semifinalist, played linebacker at North Central College, helping lead one of Division III football’s premier programs.

Beau Robbins

Beau Robbins

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.

Bobby Baker

Bobby Baker

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.

Bobby Wysocki

Bobby Wysocki

Former Valparaiso University Quarterback

Bobby Wysocki played quarterback at Valparaiso University before pursuing a career in law enforcement. After college, he served as a deputy with the Lake County (Illinois) Sheriff’s Office, where he brought the teamwork and discipline from the field into community service.

Elliott Graves

Elliott Graves

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.

Kevin Feeney

Kevin Feeney

Former North Dakota State Quarterback

Kevin Feeney was a four-year starting quarterback at North Dakota State in the mid-1990s, where he remains among the program’s all-time leaders in total offense. After his playing career, Feeney built a successful coaching career in Minnesota high school football, including head coaching roles at Fargo Shanley, Fargo South and Moorhead High School, where he has led the Spuds program and coached multiple players who went on to play collegiately

Trent Brodbeck

Trent Brodbeck

Former Wayne State Tight End

Trent Brodbeck was a tight end at Wayne State University (MI) who earned recognition as a semifinalist for the 2016 William V. Campbell Trophy for balancing football performance with academic and community involvement. A two-year GLIAC All-Academic Excellence Team member and team captain, he also participated in extensive community service efforts during his collegiate career.

Trevor Grant

Trevor Grant

Former Wingate Wide Receiver

Trevor Grant was a standout wide receiver at Wingate University, finishing his career with over 1,000 receiving yards, 13 touchdowns, and multiple all-conference honors. He was a two-time William V. Campbell Trophy semifinalist in 2022 and 2023, recognized nationally for combining academic excellence with on-field production. Grant earned South Atlantic Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Year twice and was named 2024 SAC Man of the Year.

Robert Coury

Robert Coury

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.

Laith Wallschleger

Laith Wallschleger

Former Delaware Defensive End

Before launching a career in film and television, Laith Wallschleger played defensive end at the University of Delaware. The physical demands and discipline of the position shaped his approach to competition and preparation. He has since built a career in Hollywood, appearing in major productions while carrying the work ethic forged on the field.

Skyler Fulton

Skyler Fulton

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.

Mike Rivera

Mike Rivera

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.