Texas Longhorns quarterback Sam Ehlinger, Memphis Tigers quarterback Brady White and Washington Huskies cornerback Elijah Molden are among 12 finalists for the Campbell Trophy given to college football's top scholar-athlete.
The finalists, announced Thursday by the National Football Foundation, come from all levels of college football and must have at least a 3.2 grade-point average and be a senior or graduate student.
The other finalists are Tennessee offensive lineman Brandon Kennedy; Navy cornerback Cameron Kinley; Boise State defensive back Kekaula Kaniho; Charlotte defensive end Tyriq Harris; Grand Valley State linebacker Tyler Bradfield; Abilene Christian linebacker Jack Gibbens; Alabama State running back Ezra Gray; Illinois State offensive lineman Drew Himmelman; and Hampden-Sydney offensive lineman Tyler Howerton.
Each finalist will receive an $18,000 post-graduate scholarship and the winner will receive another $7,000 in post-graduate scholarship money along with the William V. Campbell Trophy.