Previous Winners

Burlsworth Trophy Winners

Grant Morgan

University of Arkansas – Senior, Linebacker
2021

Jimmy Morrissey

University of Pittsburgh – Senior, Center
2020

Kenny Willekes

Michigan State University – Senior, Defensive End
2019

Hunter Renfrow

Clemson University – Senior, Wide Receiver
2018

Luke Falk

Washington State – Senior, Quarterback
2017

Baker Mayfield

University of Oklahoma – Junior, Quarterback
2016

Baker Mayfield

University of Oklahoma – Junior, Quarterback
2015

Justin Hardy

East Carolina – Senior, Receiver
2014

Jared Abbrederis

University of Wisconsin – Senior, Wide Receiver
2013

Matt McGloin

Penn State – Senior, Quarterback
2012

Austin Davis

Southern Miss. – Senior, Quarterback
2011

Sean Bedford

Georgia Tech – Senior, Center
2010

The Trophy is named in honor of Brandon Burlsworth. Without any Division 1 scholarship offer, Brandon walked on to the Razorback football team in 1994, worked his way to becoming a three-year starter, and was eventually named an All-American in 1998. Burlsworth was selected as the 63rd overall pick by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1999 NFL draft, but was tragically killed in a car accident 11 days later. The Burlsworth Foundation was created in his memory and supports the physical and spiritual needs of children, in particular those children that have limited opportunities.