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 Investmentswhich also made up the list of semifinalists for the William V. Campbell Trophy, also presented by Fidelity. The 25th Campbell Trophy was awarded to Duke linebacker David Helton at the 57th NFF Annual Awards Dinner on Dec. 9, 2014. 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.

Aaron Hinkle
Redlands (Calif.)
Offensive Lineman
Lodi, Calif.
Environmental Business
3.66 GPA

Additional Information:
2014 CoSIDA Academic All-District Selection
Three-time member of SCIAC All-Academic Football Team
Three-time Redlands Scholar-Athlete
Four-time Dean’s List member
Inducted into the Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society
Recipient of the George H. Mayr Foundation/Charles and Dorothy Siilch Scholarship
Expected to graduate in April 2015
Team captain

Community Service:
Two-year summer graduate assistant for the Tokay High School Football Team; South Lake Tahoe Football Camp coordinator for last two years; Participated in Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Time community service project, ensuring camp facilities and infrastructure were prepared for incoming campers and families; San Bernardino Unified School District elementary aide.