Each NFF Scholar-Athlete of the Day is selected from the list of candidates for the NFF National Scholar-Athlete Awards, presented by Fidelity Investments. Nominated by their school as the absolute best all-around scholar-athlete on their team, 171 candidates met the high standards needed for consideration this year. As part of its effort to highlight the best of the gridiron, the NFF separately highlights each of these 171 candidates on its website. These outstanding individuals must be a senior or graduate student in their final year of eligibility, have a GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale, have outstanding football ability as a first team player or significant contributor, and have demonstrated strong leadership and citizenship. 

Ichiro Vance
Eastern Kentucky
Linebacker
LaGrange, Ky.
Criminal Justice
3.35 GPA

Additional Information:
Member of OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll every year of college career
Two-year member of Dean’s List
Boasts 3.75 GPA within major
Team captain
Graduated in May 2013

Community Service:
Participated in Habitat for Humanity; Volunteer for kids football camps; Helped disabled kids develop motor skills as part of KAPE (Kentucky Adaptive Physical Education) program.