IRVING, Texas (Oct. 21, 2026) – The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame announced today the finalists for the 2026 William V. Campbell Trophy®, college football's premier scholar-athlete award that annually recognizes an individual as the absolute best in the nation for his combined academic success, football performance and exemplary leadership. The 18 finalists will each receive an $18,000 postgraduate scholarship as members of the 2026 NFF National Scholar-Athlete Class Presented by Fidelity Investments®:
 

• Byrum Brown, QB – Auburn // Health Science & Public Health (3.81 GPA)
• Beau Brungard, QB – Youngstown State // Business Administration (3.82 GPA)
• Ty Bryant, DB – Kentucky // Sport Communication (3.83 GPA)
• Arion Carter, LB – Tennessee // Public Health (3.53 GPA)
• Jaden Craig, QB – TCU // Economics (3.56 GPA)
• Robert Fitzgerald, DB – Northwestern // Economics, Learning & Org. Change (3.71 GPA)
• Titan Fleischmann, OL – Montana State // Political Science (3.81 GPA)
• Harrison Foster, S – Hardin-Simmons (TX) // Finance (3.91 GPA)
• Carson Hinzman, OL – Ohio State // Sport Industry (3.41 GPA)
• Bray Hubbard, DB – Alabama // Sport Management (3.58 GPA)
• Maddux Madsen, QB – Boise State // Interdisciplinary Professional Studies (3.68 GPA)
• Andrew Miller, RB – Harding (AR) // Kinesiology (3.66 GPA)
• Dante Moore, QB – Oregon // Sociology (3.27 GPA)
• Nick Rinaldi, LB – Vanderbilt // Economics (3.97 GPA)
• Duce Robinson, WR – Florida State // Interdisciplinary Social Science (3.90 GPA)
• Shea Ruddy, WR/KR – Hillsdale (MI) // Biochemistry (3.72 GPA)
• Gunner Stockton, QB – Georgia // Sport Management (3.27 GPA)
• Ethan Wesloski, LB – Oklahoma State // Kinesiology & Exercise Science (3.86 GPA)

 
The 18 finalists were selected from a record 206 semifinalists nationwide from among all NCAA divisions and the NAIA.
 
"The Campbell Trophy represents everything right in college football," said NFF Chairman Archie Manning, whose sons Peyton (a Campbell Trophy® recipient) and Eli were NFF National Scholar-Athletes in 1997 and 2003, respectively. "These 18 finalists have competed at an extraordinary level while embracing the demands of the classroom and making a meaningful difference in their communities. They understand that success is about more than what happens on Saturdays, and we are proud to recognize them as examples of the character, discipline and leadership that make college football so special."
 
The finalists will travel to the Bellagio Resort & Casino in Las Vegas for the 68th NFF Annual Awards Dinner Presented by Las Vegas on Dec. 8, where their accomplishments will be highlighted in front of one of the most powerful audiences in all of sports.
 
Live during the event, one member of the class will be declared as the winner of the 37th Campbell Trophy^® and have his postgraduate scholarship increased to $25,000. Click here for more information on the Awards Dinner, including options to purchase tickets online, special travel rates to the event from Delta Air Lines, and room rates at the Bellagio.
 
"Selecting just 18 finalists from a record 206 semifinalists was an incredibly difficult assignment for our Awards Committee, and that speaks volumes about the caliber of the scholar-athletes participating in college football today," said NFF President & CEO Steve Hatchell. "We are especially grateful to Fidelity Investments for helping us recognize these outstanding scholar-athletes and invest in their futures. We look forward to celebrating their accomplishments in Las Vegas and watching the impact they will make long after their playing days are over."
 
Nominated by their schools, which are limited to one nominee each, each candidate must be competing in the 2026 season as a senior in his final year of eligibility or a graduate student/graduate transfer who has already earned a degree; have a cumulative undergraduate 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. The class is selected each year by the NFF Awards Committee, which is composed of a nationally recognized group of media, NFF College Football Hall of Famers and athletics administrators.
 

• 3.68 average GPA
• 17 captains (permanent or game), including eight two-year captains (Brown, Brungard, Carter, Fleischmann, Foster, Madsen, Robinson, Stockton)
• 14 players who have already graduated (Brown, Brungard, Carter, Craig, Fitzgerald, Fleischmann, Foster, Hinzman, Hubbard, Madsen, Rinaldi, Robinson, Stockton, Wesloski), including two players who have already earned a master's degree (Fleischmann, Rinaldi)
• 8 Academic All-America selections (Bryant, Fitzgerald, Fleischmann, Foster, Hubbard, Miller, Robinson, Ruddy)  
• 14 players receiving conference academic honors (Brungard, Bryant, Carter, Fitzgerald, Foster, Hinzman, Hubbard, Madsen, Miller, Rinaldi, Robinson, Ruddy, Stockton, Wesloski)
• 8 All-America performers (Brungard, Fleischmann, Foster, Hinzman, Hubbard, Miller, Robinson, Ruddy)
• 2 conference Players of the Year (Brungard, Ruddy)
• 17 All-Conference selections (Brown [at USF], Brungard, Bryant, Carter, Craig [at Harvard], Fitzgerald, Fleischmann, Foster, Hinzman, Hubbard, Madsen, Miller, Moore, Robinson, Ruddy, Stockton, Wesloski [at North Texas])
• 7 school record holders (Brown [at USF], Brungard, Craig [at Harvard], Foster, Miller, Moore, Ruddy)
• 3 members of national championship teams (Fleischmann, Hinzman, Miller)
• 7 members of conference championship teams (Fleischmann, Foster, Hubbard, Madsen, Miller, Moore, Stockton)
• 16 members of postseason teams (College Football Playoff – Carter, Hinzman, Hubbard, Madsen, Moore, Rinaldi, Stockton; FBS bowl games – Brown, Bryant, Fitzgerald, Robinson; FCS playoffs – Brungard, Craig [at Harvard], Fleischmann; Division II playoffs – Miller; Division III playoffs – Foster)
• 11 members of currently ranked teams (Brungard—No. 4 Youngstown State [FCS], Bryant—No. 12 Kentucky, Carter—No. 11 Tennessee, Fitzgerald—No. 24 Northwestern, Fleischmann—No. 3 Montana State [FCS], Foster—No. 6 Hardin-Simmons [TX—III], Hinzman—No. 3 Ohio State, Hubbard—No. 13 Alabama, Madsen—No. 21 Boise State, Miller—No. 2 Harding [AR—II], Stockton—No. 5 Georgia)
• 1 player who is the first NFF National Scholar-Athlete from his school (Ruddy)
• 11 offensive players (Brown, Brungard, Craig, Fleischmann, Hinzman, Madsen, Miller, Moore, Robinson, Ruddy, Stockton)
• 7 defensive players (Bryant, Carter, Fitzgerald, Foster, Hubbard, Rinaldi, Wesloski)

Following the 68th NFF Annual Awards Dinner Presented by Las Vegas, the recipient of the 2026 Campbell Trophy® will be recognized at several other prestigious events. On Friday, Dec. 11, he will be featured during "The Home Depot College Football Awards" on ESPN. On Monday, Dec. 14, the New York Athletic Club (NYAC), the official home of the trophy since 2013, will host a reception in his honor. Finally, on Jan. 25, he will be recognized during the College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
 
Launched in 1959, the NFF National Scholar-Athlete Awards Presented by Fidelity Investments celebrate their 68th year in 2026. The awards were the first initiative in history to grant postgraduate scholarships based on both a player's academic and athletic accomplishments. Since 2011, Fidelity Investments, a leading provider of workplace savings plans in higher education, has served as the presenting sponsor of the NFF National Scholar-Athlete Awards.
 
As part of its support of the NFF National Scholar-Athlete Awards, Fidelity Investments helped launch the NFF Faculty Salutes, which recognize the contributions of the faculty athletics representatives at each of the institutions with a finalist for the Campbell Trophy^®. The NFF presents each of the faculty athletics representatives with a plaque, and Fidelity donates $5,000 for the academic support services at each school. The salutes have recognized 231 FARs since the program's inception, and Fidelity has made a total of $1.16 million (including $90,000 this year) in donations.
 
Including the 2026 Campbell Trophy^® finalists, the NFF has honored 971 individuals with National Scholar-Athlete Awards, and this year's postgraduate scholarships will push the program's all-time distribution to more than $13.5 million.
 
Past recipients have used their postgraduate scholarships to set the standard for excellence in our society, earning more than 177 medical degrees, 108 law degrees, 83 MBAs and 46 PhDs. Others have used their financial backing to enhance successful careers in finance, consulting and engineering. Continuing their excellence on the field, more than 280 recipients have played in the NFL, with an average career of six seasons or double the length of a typical NFL player. Past recipients also include 13 Rhodes Scholars and six Heisman Trophy winners.
 
Notable former NFF National Scholar-Athletes include actor and film producer Mark Harmon (UCLA); Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans (Alabama); NASA astronauts Leland Melvin (Richmond) and Michael Hopkins (Illinois); and current athletics directors: Trev Alberts (Texas A&M) and Josh Whitman (Illinois). NFF National Scholar-Athletes who became NFL stars include Drew Brees, Derek Carr, Kirk Cousins, Doug Flutie, Joey Galloway, Brian Griese, Justin Herbert, Jeff Hostetler, Bradie James, Tyler Lockett, Alex Mack, Johnny Musso, Bo Nix, Ryan Tannehill, Joe Thomas, Jonathan Vilma, Wesley Walls and Christian Wilkins, among many others.
 
A total of 49 former National Scholar-Athletes have been inducted into the NFF College Football Hall of Fame and nine are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame as well: Tony Boselli (Southern California), Derrick Brooks (Florida State), Dave Casper (Notre Dame), Randy Gradishar (Ohio State), Peyton Manning (Tennessee), Merlin Olsen (Utah State), Lee Roy Selmon (Oklahoma), Joe Thomas (Wisconsin) and Steve Young (BYU). Click here for a database of all the past NFF National Scholar-Athletes.
 
The Campbell Trophy®, first awarded in 1990 to Air Force's Chris Howard, has added to the program's prestige. Past recipients include two Rhodes Scholars, a Rhodes Scholar finalist, two Heisman Trophy winners and nine first-round NFL draft picks. For the complete list of former winners, please click here.

The trophy is named in honor of the late Bill Campbell, an All-Ivy League player and the captain of Columbia's 1961 Ivy League championship team who found his true calling after an unlikely career change at age 39 from Columbia football coach to advertising executive. His ability to recruit, develop and manage talented executives – all lessons learned on the gridiron – proved to be a critical component of his ability to inspire his business teams to the highest levels of success.
 
As the CEO and chairman of Intuit, Campbell's strong leadership and unique talent in building teams allowed him to become one of the most influential individuals in Silicon Valley. Using the lessons of the gridiron he mentored Steve Jobs of Apple, Jeff Bezos of Amazon, Sheryl Sandberg of Facebook, Larry Page, Sergey Brin, Sundar Pichai and Eric Schmidt of Google, Scott Cook and Brad Smith of Intuit, John Doerr of Kleiner-Perkins, Dick Costolo at Twitter, Diane Greene of VMware and countless others. His contributions have been captured in a book titled "The Trillion Dollar Coach," and he affectionately became known as the "Coach of Silicon Valley."
 
Campbell joined the NFF Board in 1978 while he was still a coach at Columbia, and he continued to serve with distinction until his passing in 2016. In 2004, the NFF recognized Campbell's contributions and accomplishments by presenting him with the NFF Gold Medal, the organization's highest honor. In 2009, the NFF renamed college football's premier scholar-athlete award as The William V. Campbell Trophy® as an inspiration to future generations.

   
   
A record-setting dual-threat quarterback, Byrum Brown has excelled on the field, in the classroom and as a leader in the community, establishing himself as one of college football's most accomplished scholar-athletes. The Raleigh, North Carolina, native becomes Auburn's sixth NFF National Scholar-Athlete and first since 2022.
 
Brown graduated magna cum laude from South Florida in December 2025 with a degree in health science and public health and a 3.81 GPA. Currently pursuing a master's degree in adult education, he earned CSC Academic All-District recognition in 2025 and was named a Military Bowl STEM Scholar-Athlete. He was also a five-time member of the South Florida Athletics Honor Roll.
 
A three-year letterman and two-year captain at South Florida, Brown earned Second Team All-American Athletic Conference honors and was named the 2025 CSC Co-National Comeback Player of the Year after missing most of the 2024 season with an injury. He led the nation in total offense in 2025, averaging 347.2 yards per game while passing for 3,158 yards and 28 touchdowns and rushing for 1,008 yards and 14 scores.
 
His career totals include 8,895 passing yards, 69 touchdown passes, 2,724 rushing yards and 36 rushing touchdowns, including eight passing and five rushing touchdowns this season. He set or tied 28 South Florida records, including single-season marks for passing yards and touchdown passes. He ranks sixth in the SEC for total offense, averaging 277.3 yards per game, and his 459 rushing yards this season rank eighth in the conference.
 
Brown helped South Florida reach three bowl games, winning the 2023 Boca Raton Bowl and 2024 Hawaii Bowl. Named Offensive MVP of the 2023 Boca Raton Bowl, he guided the Bulls to nine victories in 2025, including upsets of nationally ranked Boise State and Florida. Following head coach Alex Golesh to Auburn in 2026, Brown helped the Tigers upset No. 1 Georgia, 27-24, on Oct. 17, rushing for 115 yards and a touchdown while throwing for 150 yards and another score.
 
Beyond football, Brown has participated in Victory Day events at South Florida and Auburn, helping individuals with disabilities experience football activities. He has visited local hospitals through Auburn's Tigers Give Back Day and spent time with elementary school students and after-school programs in the Auburn community.
 
(All stats through Oct. 17 games.)
 
   
A dynamic dual-threat quarterback and the 2025 Walter Payton Award winner as the top player in the FCS, Beau Brungard has rewritten the Youngstown State record books while excelling in the classroom. The New Middletown, Ohio, native becomes the Penguins' second NFF National Scholar-Athlete and first since 1998.
 
Having graduated summa cum laude in May with a degree in business administration, Brungard is currently pursuing an MBA. A two-time CSC Academic All-District selection and two-time First Team Academic All-Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) honoree, he has also earned recognition on the Dean's List.
 
A unanimous First Team All-American in 2025, Brungard also claimed the Walter Camp Foundation FCS Player of the Year Award, FCS ADA Offensive Player of the Year honors and MVFC Offensive Player of the Year accolades. A two-time First Team All-MVFC selection, he led the FCS last season in total offense (4,702 yards) and points responsible for (326), becoming the first player in FCS history to pass for more than 300 yards and rush for 200 yards in a single game. He also set the MVFC single-game rushing record for a quarterback with 264 yards against Robert Morris.
 
Brungard continues to rewrite the YSU record books, holding career marks for total offense (10,786 yards), offensive plays (1,524) and rushing touchdowns (57) and counting. Through eight games in 2026, he has passed for 2,061 yards and 19 touchdowns while rushing for 647 yards and 11 scores. Against Indiana State on Oct. 10, he threw for a career-high 386 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for two more scores, breaking Youngstown State's all-time career rushing touchdowns record. This season, he ranks first nationally in points responsible for per game (23.0), second in total offense (338.5 yards per game), sixth in passing yards (2,061) and sixth in total points scored (68). He leads the MVFC in multiple categories, including total offense, passing yards, pass completions and rushing touchdowns.
 
A two-year team captain, Brungard led the Penguins to the 2025 FCS Playoffs and a final No. 19 national ranking. His leadership has helped YSU earn a 6-2 record and a No. 4 AFCA national ranking. His father, Mark, quarterbacked the Penguins from 1992-95, helping YSU capture national championships in 1993 and 1994.
 
Off the field, Brungard leads team Bible study sessions and organizes a summer youth football camp. He also mentors local children individually and represents Youngstown State at numerous community and university functions.
 
(All stats through Oct. 17 games.)
 
   
A relentless competitor and a highly respected leader, Ty Bryant has established himself as a key player in Kentucky's success this season while excelling at the highest levels in the classroom. The Lexington, Kentucky, native becomes the Wildcats' fifth NFF National Scholar-Athlete and first since 2007.
 
Bryant graduated with a degree in communication from Kentucky in May of 2026 with a 3.83 GPA. He is currently working on a second degree in psychology. A 2025 CSC First Team Academic All-American, he is also a two-time Academic All-District selection, a three-time SEC Academic Honor Roll member and a three-time Dean's List honoree.
 
A three-year letterman, Bryant earned Second Team All-SEC honors in 2025 after leading Kentucky with 76 tackles and tying for the conference lead with four interceptions. Against Ole Miss last season, he intercepted two passes in the first quarter, becoming the first Wildcat since 1999 with two interceptions in an SEC home game. Bryant turned the trick again in 2026 with two interceptions, including a game-clinching one in the fourth quarter at Oklahoma.
 
He has continued his strong play in 2026, ranking third on the team and eighth in the SEC with 53 tackles through seven games. He also recorded his first career sack against Alabama and intercepted a pass in Kentucky's overtime victory against No. 10 LSU. Through seven games in 2026, he has amassed 215 career tackles, including five tackles for loss, and eight interceptions. With eight career interceptions, he ranks tied for fifth in career picks among all active FBS players. His three interceptions in 2026 are tied for eighth nationally and second in the SEC.
 
Bryant helped Kentucky earn a berth in the 2023 Gator Bowl and has served as a game captain multiple times. His leadership in the secondary has contributed to the Wildcats' 6-1 start in 2026 and a No. 12 AP ranking as the Cats are once again bowl eligible.
 
Beyond the field, Bryant represents his teammates on the SEC Football Leadership Council and Kentucky's Student-Athlete Advisory Council. He has also visited patients at UK Children's Hospital, demonstrating his commitment to giving back to the Lexington community. His father, Cisco, played wide receiver at Kentucky under NFF College Football Hall of Fame coach Jerry Claiborne from 1983-85.
 
(All stats through Oct. 17 games.)
 
   
Arion Carter has distinguished himself as an All-SEC linebacker, accomplished student and dedicated advocate for worthy causes. The Smyrna, Tennessee, native becomes the Volunteers' eighth NFF National Scholar-Athlete and first since 2020.
 
Carter graduated cum laude from Tennessee in August 2026 with a degree in public health, completing his undergraduate studies in just three and a half years. A three-time SEC Academic Honor Roll member and Dean's List honoree, he has combined his academic achievements with an interest in pursuing postgraduate studies in medicine.
 
A three-year letterman and two-year team captain, Carter earned Second Team All-SEC honors in 2025 after accumulating 76 tackles. He paced the SEC with 7.6 tackles per game and recorded 17 tackles against Mississippi State, tying for the most in a single game among Power Four players last season. This season, Carter recorded 11 tackles against No. 1 Texas and helped recover an onside kick. Through Tennessee's first seven games, he has recorded 43 tackles (second most on the team), five tackles for loss, two sacks and two fumble recoveries (tied for the most in the SEC), bringing his career totals to 204 tackles and 18.5 tackles for loss.
 
Carter helped Tennessee reach the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff in 2024, finishing 10-3 and ranked No. 9 nationally. He also contributed to the Volunteers' 2023 Citrus Bowl championship and a 9-4 campaign that concluded with a No. 17 ranking. Last season, his efforts aided an 8-5 season and Music City Bowl appearance. This season, Tennessee has put together a 6-1 campaign, placing the Volunteers at No. 11 in the AP Top 25.
 
Carter's commitment to others extends beyond football. After shaving his head in support of his girlfriend, Mariah, during her treatment for breast cancer, he pledged a portion of his NIL earnings for each tackle and other defensive achievements to Girls in Real Life Situations (GIRLS), a nonprofit helping young women overcome adversity. He also participated in the VOLeaders Academy's service trip to Brazil, represented Tennessee on the SEC Football Leadership Council and visited patients at Dolly Parton Children's Hospital. He represented Tennessee at SEC Media Days in consecutive years, becoming one of only eight Volunteers selected multiple times.
 
(All stats through Oct. 17 games.)
 
   
A record-setting quarterback, Jaden Craig has brought the same competitive drive that defined his Harvard career to TCU. The Montclair, New Jersey, native becomes TCU's fourth NFF National Scholar-Athlete and first since 1981.
 
Craig graduated from Harvard in December 2025 with a degree in economics and a 3.56 GPA. A two-time CSC Academic All-District selection, he earned FCS ADA Academic All-Star recognition and was named to the 2025 NFF Hampshire Honor Society. He is continuing his studies in economics at TCU.
 
A three-year letterman at Harvard and a two-time finalist for the Walter Payton Award as the top player in the FCS, Craig earned First Team All-Ivy League honors in 2025 and Second Team recognition in 2024. He received the 2025 New England Football Writers Association's Harry Agganis/Harold Zimman Award as the region's most outstanding player across all divisions.
 
Craig left Harvard as the program's career leader in passing yards (6,074) and touchdown passes (52), setting single-season records in 2025 with 208 completions, 2,869 passing yards and 25 touchdown passes. Through six games at TCU in 2026, he has completed 129 of 193 passes (66.8%) for 1,694 yards and 10 touchdowns. His 282.3 passing yards per game rank third in the Big 12 and 12th nationally.
 
Craig helped Harvard capture three consecutive Ivy League championships, culminating in a 9-2 season and FCS playoff appearance in 2025, the program's most victories since 2015. After transferring to TCU in January 2026, he quickly established himself as a leader, earning the respect of his new teammates and being named a captain just months after arriving on campus.
 
Beyond football, Craig participated in numerous community outreach events during his time at Harvard. His academic accomplishments, record-setting performances and immediate impact at TCU reflect his leadership skills that have allowed him to excel both on and off the field.
 
(All stats through Oct. 17 games.)
 
   
Selected by his teammates to wear Northwestern's No. 1 jersey, the highest honor in Wildcat football, Robert Fitzgerald has earned a reputation as a leader who embodies the program's values while excelling in the classroom and on the field. The Dallas, Texas, native becomes Northwestern's sixth NFF National Scholar-Athlete and first since 2017.
 
Fitzgerald graduated from Northwestern in May 2026, studying economics and learning and organizational change while compiling a 3.71 GPA. Currently pursuing a master's degree in specialized studies, he earned CSC First Team Academic All-America honors in 2025. He is also a two-time CSC Academic All-District selection and three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree.
 
A four-year letterman and 2026 team captain, Fitzgerald earned Second Team All-Big Ten honors in 2025 after recording 115 tackles, ranking second in the conference, while leading the Big Ten with 69 solo stops. He paced all conference defensive backs with six tackles for loss while also becoming Northwestern's first defensive back since at least 1995 to record more than 110 tackles in a season. Against Michigan last season, he registered 15 tackles and an interception, becoming the first Wildcat to accomplish the feat since 2010.
 
Entering 2026, he had amassed 174 career tackles, seven tackles for loss and two interceptions. Through five games in 2026, he has recorded 49 tackles and two interceptions, including a pick-six against Ball State, and a fumble recovery. His average of 9.8 tackles per game ranks seventh nationally and leads the Big Ten.
 
Fitzgerald helped Northwestern win the 2023 Las Vegas Bowl and the 2025 GameAbove Sports Bowl, where the Wildcats defeated Central Michigan 34-7 for the largest bowl game margin of victory in program history. His selection as team captain and recipient of the No. 1 jersey reflects the respect he has earned from teammates and coaches, with head coach David Braun describing him as an extension of the coaching staff on the field. The Wildcats have posted a 5-1 record this season and are ranked No. 24 in the AP Top 25.
 
Beyond football, Fitzgerald has participated in numerous activities through Northwestern's chapter of Uplifting Athletes. He is also involved in NU for Life, a professional networking initiative for Wildcat student-athletes.
 
(All stats through Oct. 17 games.)
 
   
Titan Fleischmann has emerged as an All-American offensive lineman and national champion while pursuing an extraordinary academic path that has already produced two college degrees. The Pocatello, Idaho, native becomes Montana State's seventh NFF National Scholar-Athlete and second in three years.
 
Fleischmann earned his bachelor's degree in political science in May 2024 and a master's degree in coaching science in May 2025. Maintaining a 3.81 GPA, he is on track to complete a second master's degree in family financial planning in December 2026. A 2025 CSC First Team Academic All-American, he also earned CSC Academic All-District and FCS ADA Academic All-Star recognition. He received Montana State's 2025 Academic Achievement Award and has been named to the Dean's List six times and the President's List once.
 
A three-year letterman and two-year team captain, Fleischmann earned First Team All-America honors in 2025 after receiving Third Team recognition in 2024. A two-time All-Big Sky selection, he became the first Montana State offensive lineman to earn First Team All-America and First Team Academic All-America honors in the same year. Anchoring the offensive front, he helped Montana State average 37.9 points and 226.2 rushing yards per game in 2025.
 
Fleischmann helped lead Montana State to the 2025 FCS national championship after the Bobcats reached the title game in 2024. The Bobcats also captured three Big Sky championships during his career, winning conference titles in 2022, 2024 and 2025. During his two seasons as a full-time starter, Montana State never fell below No. 6 in the national rankings and spent six weeks at No. 1. The Bobcats opened 2026 with five consecutive victories and currently stand at 6-1, ranked No. 3 in the AFCA poll. Their offense is second in the nation for completion percentage and fifth in team passing efficiency. They lead the Big Sky in average points per game (39.7); rank second in rushing yards per game (196.3); and are fourth in total offense (437.3).
 
Beyond football, Fleischmann served on Montana State's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and represented the Big Sky Conference on the Football Student-Athlete Engagement Group. Through Team IMPACT and the Loving Loic Foundation, he supported a young person in Bozeman facing a serious medical condition. He also volunteered with Be the Match bone marrow donor registration, Thanksgiving community-service initiatives and summer youth sports camps, and served as a youth flag football coach.
 
(All stats through Oct. 17 games.)
 
   
A relentless competitor whose leadership has helped elevate his teammates on and off the field, Harrison Foster has earned All-America honors in both football and academics. The Sweetwater, Texas, native becomes Hardin-Simmons' second NFF National Scholar-Athlete and first since 2009.
 
Foster graduated summa cum laude in May 2026 with a degree in finance and a 3.91 GPA and is currently pursuing an MBA. A 2025 CSC Second Team Academic All-American and Academic All-District selection, he was named the 2025-26 American Southwest Conference Man of the Year, the league's highest honor for a student-athlete. He also received the 2025 ASC Distinguished Scholar-Athlete Award and Hardin-Simmons' Male Athlete Medal of Honor. A two-time Academic All-ASC selection, he earned President's List recognition four times.
 
A two-year letterman and two-year team captain, Foster earned Associated Press Second Team All-America honors in 2025, along with D3football.com First Team All-Region recognition. A two-time First Team All-ASC selection, he recorded 167 tackles, seven tackles for loss, five interceptions, 13 pass deflections and three forced fumbles during his first two seasons with the Cowboys. In 2025, he tied the school record with two interceptions returned for touchdowns, including a 97-yard return against East Texas Baptist that set the program record for the longest defensive touchdown. He matched that record with another 97-yard interception return against crosstown rival McMurry in the Wilford Moore Trophy game on Oct. 10. He has also recorded 34 tackles, one tackle for loss, a forced fumble and six pass breakups this season. His 34 tackles rank second on the team, and his seven passes defended rank fourth in the ASC.
 
Foster helped lead the Cowboys to consecutive American Southwest Conference championships and a combined 19-3 record during his first two seasons. Hardin-Simmons advanced to the NCAA Division III playoffs in both seasons, reaching the second round each year. The Cowboys are currently 5-0 and ranked No. 6 in the AFCA Poll.
 
Beyond football, Foster has volunteered with Special Olympics of West Texas, including assisting with a district track meet, and participated in the Reading with the Cowboys program at local elementary schools. He helped organize High Five Fridays to encourage students and promote enthusiasm for education, contributed to the Houses for Healing community-service project and remained active with the Tri-City Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
 
(All stats through Oct. 17 games.)
 
   
An All-America offensive lineman and national champion, Carson Hinzman has helped anchor one of college football's most productive offenses while distinguishing himself in the classroom and as a leader in the community. The Spring Valley, Wisconsin, native becomes Ohio State's 24th NFF National Scholar-Athlete and first since 2024.
 
Hinzman graduated in spring 2025 with a degree in sport industry and a 3.41 GPA and is currently pursuing postgraduate studies in real estate. A three-time Academic All-Big Ten selection and three-time Ohio State Scholar-Athlete, he was also recognized as a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar in 2023.
 
A three-year letterman, Hinzman earned First Team All-America honors from the American Football Coaches Association and Third Team All-Big Ten recognition in 2025. His versatility has been an asset for the Buckeyes, with starting experience at both center and guard. Hinzman helped Ohio State become one of only two FBS programs to produce a 3,500-yard passer, a 1,000-yard receiver and a 1,000-yard rusher in 2024 and 2025.
 
He helped Ohio State rank among the nation's top 25 in nearly every major offensive category in 2025. Through seven games in 2026, Ohio State ranked second nationally in team passing efficiency (185.66 rating), third in passing yards per completion (15.60), and sixth in passing offense (323.1 yards per game). The Buckeyes lead the Big Ten in scoring (39.3 ppg), total offense (476.3 ypg) and passing (323.1 ypg).
 
Hinzman helped Ohio State capture the 2024 national championship, defeating Tennessee, Oregon, Texas and Notre Dame during its College Football Playoff run. The Buckeyes' offensive line surrendered just four sacks across those four postseason victories. Ohio State also reached the playoff quarterfinals in 2025, appeared in the 2022 Peach Bowl semifinal and earned a Cotton Bowl berth following the 2023 season. The Buckeyes finished each of those four seasons ranked in the nation's top 10. This season, the Buckeyes have compiled a 6-1 record and are ranked No. 3 in the AP Top 25.
 
Beyond football, Hinzman is working with his father to establish a foundation called 4apurpose while also developing Grit and Grain, an initiative helping kids from rural and blue-collar communities more opportunities to succeed. He has visited patients at Nationwide Children's Hospital and the James Cancer Hospital, volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House and prepared meals for people experiencing homelessness. His service also includes supporting Buckeye Cruise for Cancer, reading to local students, coaching at youth football camps and participating in agricultural awareness events.
 
(All stats through Oct. 17 games.)
 
   
An All-America defensive back whose playmaking ability has made him a cornerstone of Alabama's defense, Bray Hubbard has excelled in the classroom and emerged as one of the Crimson Tide's most respected team leaders. The Ocean Springs, Mississippi, native becomes Alabama's eighth NFF National Scholar-Athlete and first since 2024, when Jalen Milroe won the Campbell Trophy®.
 
Hubbard graduated cum laude in December 2025 with a degree in sport management, completing his undergraduate studies in just three years with a 3.58 GPA. He is pursuing a master's degree in the same field, which he expects to complete in December 2026. A 2025 CSC Second Team Academic All-American and Academic All-District selection, he has earned SEC Academic Honor Roll recognition twice, along with SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll honors in 2023-24. He has also been named to the President's List and Dean's List three times.
 
A three-year letterman and 2026 team captain, Hubbard earned Second Team All-America honors from the American Football Coaches Association and Third Team All-America recognition from the Associated Press in 2025. A First Team All-SEC selection, he started all 15 games at safety, ranking third on Alabama's defense with 79 tackles and tying for the SEC lead with four interceptions. In the 2025 Iron Bowl against Auburn, he intercepted a pass and later forced a fumble with less than 40 seconds remaining to help preserve the Crimson Tide's victory.
 
Entering 2026, he had recorded 137 career tackles, seven interceptions, 15 pass breakups, 5.5 tackles for loss and four forced fumbles in 41 games. Through seven games in 2026, he has 37 tackles (ranking third on the team), two interceptions (tied for the most on the team) and one forced fumble.
 
Hubbard's efforts have helped guide the Crimson Tide to the College Football Playoff semifinals in 2023 and the quarterfinals in 2025. Alabama also appeared in the SEC Championship Game in both seasons, capturing the conference title in 2023. The Tide finished nationally ranked in each of his first three seasons, including No. 5 in 2023 and No. 9 in 2025. Alabama stands at 5-2 and holds the No. 13 spot in the AP Top 25.
 
Beyond football, Hubbard has served on Alabama's Unity Council, participated in Read Across America, spoken to young people at the Tuscaloosa Juvenile Detention Center and volunteered with the West Alabama Food Bank. He has also supported Night to Shine, CrossingPoints Tuscaloosa and Alabama Athletics' annual Halloween Extravaganza for local children.
 
(All stats through Oct. 17 games.)
 
   
Helping Boise State capture three consecutive conference titles and earn a berth in the College Football Playoff, Maddux Madsen has distinguished himself on the field while excelling academically and emerging as a leading advocate for mental health awareness. The Lehi, Utah, native becomes Boise State's third NFF National Scholar-Athlete and first since 2020.
 
Madsen graduated cum laude in May 2026 with a degree in interdisciplinary professional studies and a 3.68 GPA. He is pursuing postgraduate studies in applied leadership and innovation/design. A two-time CSC Academic All-District selection, he has earned Academic All-Mountain West honors three times and Mountain West Scholar-Athlete recognition four times. He was also named to the 2026 NFF Hampshire Honor Society.
 
A three-year letterman and two-year team captain, Madsen earned Honorable Mention All-Mountain West recognition in 2024, leading the conference with 3,018 passing yards and 23 passing touchdowns. In 2025, he earned Offensive MVP honors in the Mountain West Championship Game, passing for 289 yards and three touchdowns while adding a rushing score against UNLV. Entering 2026, he had completed 507 passes for 6,586 yards and 50 touchdowns, adding 423 rushing yards and 11 scores. Through six games in 2026, Madsen had passed for 1,296 yards and 13 touchdowns without an interception, completing 66.3% of his passes while adding 110 rushing yards and another score. His stats place him third in the Pac-12 for completions, completion percentage, touchdowns and passing efficiency (157.7). As a starter, he has compiled a 25-7 record.
 
Madsen helped Boise State reach the 2024 College Football Playoff as the highest-ranked Group of Five conference champion. He threw for 304 yards against Penn State in the Fiesta Bowl as the Broncos finished No. 8 nationally. He has helped guide Boise State to four consecutive Mountain West Championship Game appearances, capturing three straight conference titles from 2023-25. The Broncos also appeared in the LA Bowl in 2023 and 2025 and won the 2022 Frisco Bowl. Boise State has compiled a 5-1 record this season, earning the Broncos a No. 21 ranking in the AP Top 25.
 
In the community, Madsen has served as an ambassador for Boise State's BroncoBOLD mental health initiative, visiting local schools to promote awareness and encourage students to seek support. He has participated in activities surrounding National Suicide Prevention Week and regularly reads to elementary school students. Working with Foster & Heart, he organized a toy drive benefiting children in foster care and has volunteered with Night to Shine, a prom experience for people with special needs.
 
(All stats through Oct. 17 games.)
 
   
A record-setting All-America running back who helped Harding capture the 2023 NCAA Division II national championship, Andrew Miller has combined outstanding athletic achievement with academic excellence and a commitment to mentoring young people. The Searcy, Arkansas, native becomes Harding's second NFF National Scholar-Athlete, joining his teammate Ty Dugger who was honored last year.
 
Miller carries a 3.66 GPA in kinesiology and is on pace to graduate in December 2026. A 2025 CSC First Team Academic All-American and Academic All-District selection, he has earned Great American Conference Academic Honor Roll recognition twice and been named to the Dean's List four times.
 
A three-year letterman and 2026 team captain, Miller earned consensus First Team All-America honors in 2025 and finished runner-up for the Harlon Hill Trophy, presented to the nation's top Division II player. A First Team All-GAC selection, he also received the 2025 Darren McFadden Award, presented to the top running back in the state.
 
He broke six Harding single-season records in 2025, including rushing yards (2,048) and rushing touchdowns (28), both ranking second nationally in Division II. He also shattered the school's single-game rushing record with 298 yards and four touchdowns on just 21 carries against Henderson State. Entering 2026, Miller ranked fourth in Harding history with 3,618 career rushing yards and third with 50 rushing touchdowns, recording 15 games with at least 100 rushing yards and three with 200 or more. Through seven games in 2026, Miller had rushed for 908 yards and 15 touchdowns on 152 carries, averaging 129.7 yards per game while leading the Great American Conference in rushing yards and touchdowns. His 15 rushing touchdowns rank third nationally in Division II, while he stands fifth in total points scored (90) and seventh in both rushing yards (908) and rushing yards per game (129.7).
 
He helped Harding complete a perfect 15-0 season en route to the 2023 Division II national championship and return to the title game in 2025, finishing as runner-up. The Bisons also reached the Super Region 3 final in 2024, finishing No. 4 nationally, and captured three consecutive GAC championships. Harding compiled a remarkable 42-3 record during his first three seasons. Harding, currently 7-0, is ranked No. 2 in the AFCA Poll.
 
In the community, Miller has participated in Harding's Bison Buddies program throughout his college career, visiting area elementary schools weekly to mentor students. He also volunteers at youth football camps.
 
(All stats through Oct. 17 games.)
 
   
A standout quarterback who led Oregon to the College Football Playoff semifinals, Dante Moore has distinguished himself as one of the nation's most accurate passers while demonstrating a commitment to academic excellence and community service. The Detroit, Michigan, native becomes Oregon's sixth NFF National Scholar-Athlete and first since 2024, when teammate Dillon Gabriel earned the honor.
 
Moore carries a 3.27 GPA in sociology and is on track to graduate in May 2027. A 2025 Academic All-Big Ten selection, he has earned Dean's List recognition at Oregon and was named to the UCLA Athletic Director's Honor Roll three times before transferring to Eugene.
 
A three-year letterman and multiple-time game captain, Moore earned Third Team All-Big Ten honors in 2025 and was a finalist for the Manning Award. He completed 71.8% of his passes in 2025, ranking fourth nationally and posting the fourth-highest single-season percentage in Oregon history. His 3,565 passing yards ranked seventh in school history in 2025, while his 30 touchdown passes tied for eighth. He also set Oregon's single-game completion percentage record at 90% against Minnesota.
 
Entering 2026, Moore had passed for 5,224 career yards and 41 touchdowns across his time at Oregon and UCLA. Before being sidelined in Week 4, Moore had completed 69 of 99 passes (69.7%) for 926 yards and nine touchdowns, averaging 231.5 passing yards per game.
 
Moore led the Ducks to a 13-2 record in 2025, winning two College Football Playoff games before reaching the Peach Bowl semifinal. He threw for a career-high 313 yards and four touchdowns against James Madison in the opening round and earned Offensive MVP honors in the Capital One Orange Bowl quarterfinal victory over Texas Tech. A member of Oregon's 2024 Big Ten championship team, Moore helped the Ducks finish No. 3 nationally that season and No. 4 in 2025.
 
Off the field, Moore has participated in school reading programs, charity fundraisers, Thanksgiving meal preparations and bed-building projects for families in need. He has hosted children at Oregon football practices and volunteered as a youth flag football coach. Moore has also participated in cancer awareness walks honoring his mother, who overcame the disease.
 
(All stats through Oct. 17 games.)
 
   
After taking up football as a high school senior, Nick Rinaldi walked on at Vanderbilt and emerged as a leader of the Commodores' defense. The Dover, Massachusetts, native becomes Vanderbilt's sixth NFF National Scholar-Athlete, joining his teammate Eli Stowers who won the Campbell Trophy® last year.
 
Rinaldi graduated magna cum laude in May 2025 with a degree in economics and a 3.97 GPA before earning a master's degree in finance in May 2026. Named the 2025 SEC Football Scholar-Athlete of the Year, he became the first Vanderbilt football player to receive the honor. A three-time CSC Academic All-District selection, he earned SEC Academic Honor Roll recognition twice, made the SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll in 2022 and was named to the 2026 NFF Hampshire Honor Society.
 
A three-year letterman and 2026 team captain, Rinaldi entered the season with 123 career tackles, including 14 tackles for loss and 9.5 sacks, along with an interception and two fumble recoveries. He recorded 47 tackles and a team-leading nine quarterback hurries in 2025. Through Vanderbilt's first seven games in 2026, he ranks third on the team with 42 tackles, second with 5.5 tackles for loss and first with 3.5 sacks.
 
Rinaldi helped Vanderbilt establish school records with 10 overall victories and six SEC wins in 2025, including its first undefeated home season since 1982. The Commodores appeared in the College Football Playoff rankings for the first time and climbed to No. 9 in the AP poll, their highest ranking since 1937. In 2024, Vanderbilt recorded its first winning season since 2013, highlighted by the program's first victory over a No. 1-ranked opponent, Alabama. The Commodores also earned consecutive bowl berths, winning the 2024 Birmingham Bowl and appearing in the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl.
 
In the community, Rinaldi has partnered with Special Olympics Tennessee to host an athlete at practice before each Vanderbilt home game, accompany the athlete during the team's Star Walk entrance and provide tickets to the game. Against Delaware, he hosted more than 200 Special Olympics athletes, families and staff. He has also helped amplify the stories of athletes, coaches and advocates through a Special Olympics podcast and spent four years organizing school supply drives. A regular visitor to a local children's hospital, he has raised funds for the Dancing Dores Miracle Network Dance Marathon and recognized healthcare professionals through the Clarksville Hospital Opening and Staff Appreciation initiative.
 
(All stats through Oct. 17 games.)
 
   
A 6-foot-6 playmaker who helped lead one of the most dramatic offensive turnarounds in college football, Duce Robinson has excelled at the highest levels on the field and in the classroom while making significant contributions as a community leader. The Phoenix, Arizona, native becomes Florida State's ninth NFF National Scholar-Athlete and first since 2010.
 
Robinson graduated magna cum laude from Florida State in August 2026 with a 3.90 GPA in interdisciplinary social science and is pursuing a master's degree in athletic coaching. A 2025 CSC First Team Academic All-American and Academic All-District selection, he also earned recognition on the All-ACC Academic Team and ACC Academic Honor Roll. He has received both President's List and Dean's List honors.
 
A three-year letterman and two-year Florida State captain, Robinson earned Third Team All-America and First Team All-ACC honors in 2025, receiving more all-conference votes than any other player in the league. Named Florida State's Offensive MVP and recipient of the Bobby Bowden Leadership Award, he led the Seminoles with 56 receptions for 1,081 yards and six touchdowns. His performance marked just the 14th 1,000-yard receiving season in school history and the first since 2019. He averaged 19.3 yards per reception and recorded five games with at least 120 receiving yards, the second-most in the country. Through seven games in 2026, he leads the team with 22 catches for 407 yards and four touchdowns (fourth most in the ACC).
 
Robinson helped Florida State field a top-10 offense nationally in 2025, averaging 472.1 yards per game and improving its offensive production by 201.8 yards per game from the previous season, the largest single-season improvement in FBS history. Before transferring to Florida State, he helped Southern California earn consecutive postseason victories in the 2023 Holiday Bowl and 2024 Las Vegas Bowl.
 
Robinson received Florida State's 2025 Bill McGrotha Award for humanitarian service and raised $10,000 for Special Olympics Florida through his charity pickleball tournament. He has coached young athletes through Next Level Flag Football, participated in elementary school literacy programs and mentored first-generation student-athletes. He has also helped collect and distribute winter coats and holiday meals for families in need. Robinson's father, Dominic, played wide receiver and defensive back at Florida State from 2001-04 under NFF College Football Hall of Fame coach Bobby Bowden.
 
(All stats through Oct. 17 games.)
 
   
An All-America receiver and record-setting kick returner who has excelled in the classroom while preparing for a career in medicine, Shea Ruddy has become a dynamic playmaker as one of the most versatile players in college football. The Temperance, Michigan, native becomes Hillsdale's first NFF National Scholar-Athlete.
 
Ruddy carries a 3.72 GPA in biochemistry and is on track to graduate in May 2027 before pursuing a career in medicine. A two-time CSC Academic All-American, he earned First Team honors in 2025 after receiving Second Team recognition in 2024. He is also a two-time Academic All-District selection, a two-time D2ADA Academic Achievement Award recipient and a three-time Academic All-G-MAC honoree.
 
A three-year letterman and 2026 team captain, Ruddy earned First Team D2CCA and Second Team AP All-America honors in 2025. In 2024, he became Hillsdale's first player since 1972 to earn All-America and Academic All-America recognition in the same season, repeating the feat in 2025.
 
A two-time G-MAC Special Teams Player of the Year and First Team All-G-MAC selection, Ruddy led all NCAA divisions with 960 kickoff return yards in 2025 and tied for the national lead with three kickoff return touchdowns. He also led Hillsdale with 43 receptions for 695 yards and seven touchdowns. He holds Hillsdale career records with 2,063 kickoff return yards and seven touchdowns, while adding 2,278 receiving yards and 24 receiving touchdowns. He ranks in the top 10 in career receiving and receiving touchdowns at Hillsdale. In 2025, he was the only player across all NCAA divisions to score touchdowns by passing, rushing, receiving and on a kickoff return.
 
Ruddy helped Hillsdale post three consecutive winning seasons and earn a berth in the 2025 Albanese Candy Bowl. Through the first seven games of 2026, he had 36 receptions for 524 yards and four touchdowns, 126 rushing yards and two scores, and two kickoff return touchdowns. In 2026, Ruddy leads all NCAA divisions in kickoff return average (41.2 yards), while ranking tied for first in Division II with two kickoff return touchdowns and seventh nationally in all-purpose yards per game (158.7). His 524 receiving yards currently lead the G-MAC, and his eight total touchdowns tie him for the most in the conference.
 
Off the field, Ruddy has volunteered in the emergency room and surgery department at Hillsdale Hospital and served as co-chair of the college's bone marrow registration drive. A member of the 2026 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, he has worked with individuals with special needs through Victory Day, read to elementary school students through Book Buddies and participated in Wreaths Across America. He has also volunteered at Hillsdale football's Military Appreciation Dinner.
 
(All stats through Oct. 17 games.)
 
   
Helping Georgia capture back-to-back SEC championships, Gunner Stockton has established himself as one of the nation's premier quarterbacks while excelling in the classroom. The Tiger, Georgia, native becomes Georgia's 16th NFF National Scholar-Athlete and first since 2023.
 
Stockton graduated in May 2025 from Georgia with a degree in sport management and subsequently earned a certificate in learning, design and technology. Carrying a 3.27 GPA, he is a four-time SEC Academic Honor Roll member and an eight-time selection to the UGA Athletic Director's Honor Roll. He has also earned Dean's List recognition and received the UGA Athletic Association Football Scholarship.
 
A three-year letterman and two-year team captain, Stockton finished seventh in the 2025 Heisman Trophy voting and was a finalist for the Manning Award and Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award. A Third Team All-SEC selection, he completed 269 passes for 2,894 yards and 24 touchdowns in 2025 while leading SEC quarterbacks with 462 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns. His 69.69% completion percentage in 2025 ranked second in Georgia history. Named MVP of the 2025 SEC Championship Game, he accounted for 195 yards and three touchdowns. In 2026, he has 1,570 passing yards and 16 touchdowns through seven games, including five touchdown passes against Western Kentucky to tie a school record. Stockton ranks second nationally and leads the SEC in completion percentage (74.1%) and passing efficiency (185.87), while his 16 touchdown passes are second in the SEC and tied for 10th in the FBS.
 
Stockton helped Georgia capture consecutive SEC championships in 2024 and 2025 and advance to the College Football Playoff quarterfinals both seasons. After replacing an injured Carson Beck in the second half of the 2024 SEC Championship Game against Texas, he helped lead the Bulldogs to victory before making his first career start in the CFP quarterfinals. He also contributed to Georgia's 2023 Orange Bowl championship and a three-year stretch in which the Bulldogs compiled a 36-6 record and finished in the nation's top 10 each season. The Bulldogs have earned a No. 5 ranking in the AP Top 25 this season while posting a 6-1 record.
 
Beyond football, Stockton has visited hospitals and schools throughout Georgia and hosted a youth football camp in the Gainesville area. He has volunteered with Camp Rainbow and Camp Sunshine, which support children and families affected by cancer, and spent time with individuals with disabilities through Extra Special People. He has also participated in activities at the Boys & Girls Club of Athens, including distributing Christmas gifts to children.
 
(All stats through Oct. 17 games.)
 
   
A cerebral and instinctive player, Ethan Wesloski has consistently dominated on the field while also excelling at the highest levels in the classroom. The McKinney, Texas, native becomes Oklahoma State's sixth NFF National Scholar-Athlete and first since 2017.
 
Wesloski graduated magna cum laude from North Texas in December 2025 with a degree in kinesiology and exercise science and a 3.86 GPA. He is currently pursuing a master's degree in human performance with a concentration in applied exercise science. A two-time CSC Academic All-District selection, he earned American Conference All-Academic Team honors twice and was named to the President's List five times and Dean's List twice.
 
A three-year letterman at North Texas, Wesloski transferred to Oklahoma State in 2026 and was named a permanent team captain in his first season with the Cowboys. At North Texas, Wesloski earned Second Team All-Conference honors in 2025 after recording 113 tackles, ranking second in the conference with 59 solo stops, along with nine tackles for loss. His 17 tackles against Rice tied for the conference's highest single-game total. He finished his North Texas career with 233 tackles, including 21.5 tackles for loss and seven sacks, along with an interception, three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery. Through his first six games at Oklahoma State in 2026, he leads the Cowboys and the Big 12 with 62 tackles, averaging 10.3 tackles per game. He also has 1.5 sacks. His average of 10.3 tackles per game ranks fifth nationally.
 
Wesloski helped North Texas improve from five victories in 2023 to a 12-win season in 2025, when the Mean Green reached the American Conference Championship Game; earned their first AP Top 25 ranking since 1959; and won more than 10 games for the first time ever.
 
He has also taken responsibility for organizing weekly meetings for the Cowboys' defensive unit, and beyond football, Wesloski represented Oklahoma State at 2026 Big 12 Media Days and regularly participates in university and community events. His father, John, played defensive back at Florida in the late 1980s alongside NFF College Football Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith before an injury ended his career. The stories his father shared about Smith helped inspire Wesloski's own football journey.
 
(All stats through Oct. 17 games.)
 
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