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.

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 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 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 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.

Physician and Orthopaedic Surgeon Former Washington State Running Back

Ed Tingstad played running back at Washington State, earning Academic All-Pac-10 honors before going on to a career in medicine. A recipient of the William V. Campbell Trophy, he completed his medical degree at the University of Washington and a residency in orthopaedic surgery, followed by a sports medicine fellowship. He now serves as an orthopaedic surgeon, team physician for Washington State athletics, and clinical instructor at the University of Washington School of Medicine.

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.

Former Montana State Defensive End

Brody Grebe was a standout defensive end at Montana State and a William V. Campbell Trophy finalist, recognized nationally for academic and athletic achievement. A consistent presence on the defensive front, he combined production on the field with leadership off it. His career reflects the balance of performance and scholarship central to the award.

Former Nevada Linebacker

Jackson Woodard was one of the nation’s leading tacklers at UNLV and earned recognition as a 2023 William V. Campbell Trophy finalist for his performance on the field and in the classroom. A steady presence at linebacker, he led the Mountain West in tackles during his senior season. After his college career, he signed with the Seattle Seahawks.

Former Iowa & South Dakota State Quarterback

Mark Gronowski was a four-year starter and three-time captain at South Dakota State, leading the Jackrabbits to back-to-back FCS national championships and winning the 2023 Walter Payton Award as the FCS’s top offensive player. He was named a finalist for the 2024 William V. Campbell Trophy in recognition of his academic and on-field excellence. Gronowski played his final season of eligibility as for the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Former Slippery Rock Quarterback

Brayden Long led Slippery Rock at quarterback, directing the offense and embracing the responsibility that comes with the position. A 2024 William V. Campbell Trophy finalist, he balanced leadership on the field with academic excellence throughout his career.

Former Colorado Offensive Tackle

Jim Hansen played offensive tackle for the Colorado Buffaloes, earning First-Team All-Big Eight honors and the William V. Campbell Trophy as college football’s top scholar-athlete. At Colorado he balanced aerospace engineering with elite football performance before earning a Rhodes Scholarship and a doctorate at Oxford. Today he leads the Marine Meteorology Division at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, applying the discipline and teamwork from the field to scientific research supporting national operations.

Former Iowa State Tight End

Dr. Craig Mahoney is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and joint reconstruction . As a tight end at Iowa State and Campbell Trophy Finalist, he learned the physical and mental demands of preparation, resilience, and trust in teammates. Football’s emphasis on toughness and detail now informs the way he approaches patient care and leadership in medicine.

Former Iowa State Defensive Back

Beau Freyler starred as a defensive back at Iowa State, where he was a two-time team captain, a William V. Campbell Trophy finalist, and a First-Team Academic All-American with a 3.90 GPA. After his playing career, he moved into coaching and now serves on the Penn State football staff in a defensive quality control role, applying the instincts, preparation, and leadership he developed on the field.

Former Louisville Defensive End

Ashton Gillotte was a First-Team All-ACC defensive end at Louisville and a finalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy, recognizing excellence on the field and in the classroom. One of the conference’s most productive pass rushers, he was selected in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs. He now competes in the NFL, carrying forward the discipline and consistency that defined his college career.

Former North Central College Quarterback

Luke Lehnen starred at North Central College, leading the Cardinals to a 57–2 record and two NCAA Division III national titles while setting all-division career records for passing efficiency and total touchdowns responsible for. In 2024 he was named a William V. Campbell Trophy finalist and was a two-time Gagliardi Trophy winner as Division III’s most outstanding player.

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

Darrin Smith was inducted into the NFF College Football Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2025. He starred as a linebacker at the University of Miami, helping the Hurricanes win national championships in 1989 and 1991 while recording 401 career tackles and earning multiple All-America honors.

NFF College Football Hall of Famer; Physcian

Gregg Carr was a standout linebacker at Auburn, earning All-America honors and helping lead the Tigers during one of the program’s strongest stretches in the early 1980s. After football, Carr pursued medicine and is now a practicing physician, building a career in healthcare following his time on the field.

NFF College Football Hall of Famer

John Henderson was selected to the NFF College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025, joining a select group of Tennessee Volunteers enshrined for their collegiate careers. He was a two-time consensus All-American and winner of the Outland Trophy as college football’s top interior lineman before a successful NFL career