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.

Daniel Kempa
King’s (Pa.)
Wide Receiver
Susquehanna, Pa.
Business Management
3.56 GPA

Additional Information:
2013 MAC Academic All-Conference selection
Two-time MAC All-Academic Honor Roll member
Five-time member of Dean’s List
Team captain
Expected to graduate in May 2015

Community Service:
Peer academic tutor; Volunteer at Wilkes-Barre VA Hospital, St. Vincent DePaul Soup Kitchen, and Ruth’s Place women’s shelter; Participated in Bowl for Kids’ Sake, Take Back the Night march against domestic violence, and King’s Mini-Thon; Volunteer for Red Cross Blood Drive; Member of International Business and Economics Club.