Each NFF Scholar-Athlete of the Day is selected from the list of candidates for the 2014 NFF National Scholar-Athlete Awards, presented by Fidelity Investments. One member of the 2014 NFF National Scholar-Athlete Class will be chosen as the winner of the William V. Campbell Trophy, also presented by Fidelity, which will be awarded live at the 57th NFF Annual Awards Dinner on Dec. 9. Nominated by their school as the absolute best all-around scholar-athlete on their team, 169 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 169 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.
Jesse Kelley
South Alabama
Defensive Lineman
Birmingham, Ala.
Meteorology
3.41 GPA
Additional Information:
2014 CoSIDA Academic All-District selection
2012-13 Sun Belt Commissioner’s List member
Dean’s List honoree.
Expected to graduate in May 2015
Community Service:
Member of Men of Excellence Club, performing community service regularly with the group; Meteorology Club member.
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