The National Football Foundation announced today that Texas defensive lineman Hero Kanu has been named a semifinalist for the latest William V. Campbell Trophy, which recognizes the top athlete on scholarship who has demonstrated the upmost success between excelling academically, on the field performance, and their leadership.
Texas has seen consecutive finalists for the Campbell Trophy over the past two seasons.
In 2025, Longhorns linebacker Trey Moore was named a finalist for the award.
Before Moore,
in 2024, Texas center Jake Majors was named a finalist for the award.
Prior to Moore and Majors, Texas defensive end Sam Acho won the Campbell Trophy in 2010.
In 2007, Texas center Dallas Griffin won the honor.
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS
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ICYMI IN BURNT ORANGE NATION
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RECRUITING ROUNDUP
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247Sports: Elite 2028 safety James Foster III still keeping an open mind in recruitment
247Sports: Texas setting the pace early on for 2028 OL Jayden Thompson
247Sports: 2029 WR Karzell Davis earns Texas offer after first visit to Austin
Inside Texas: Texas targeting two new 2027 linebackers committed to ACC programs
Inside Texas: Top 100, four-star EDGE David Dotson talking Texas, recruiting heating up, and big junior year
SEC SHOWDOWN
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Houston Chronicle: Bohls: Maybe this is who Arch Manning is, and A&M’s must-win game vs. LSU
Houston Chronicle: The real UT? Longhorns and Volunteers meet in a key game with more at stake.
Inside Texas: Texas Football’s Biggest Tennessee Threats: 5 Volunteers to watch
Good Bull Hunting: Salient Stats: Kentucky 31, Texas A&M 21
Rock M Nation: Ranking the SEC quarterbacks on Mizzou’s schedule
And The Valley Shook: Numbers don’t lie: LSU Tigers vs. Texas A&M Aggies
Red Cup Rebellion: Four-star safety commits to Ole Miss over Clemson, Ohio State
Rocky Top Talk: Tight end play could end up being a major factor for Tennessee against Texas
Dawg Sports: Five key stats for Georgia vs. Oklahoma
A Sea Of Blue: Milan Momcilovic is not Andy Katz’s best 3-point shooter in college basketball
WHAT WE’RE READING
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NEWS ACROSS LONGHORN NATION AND BEYOND
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