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Stetson Bennett Named 2022 Burlsworth Trophy Winner Bennett Chosen by Burlsworth Trophy Selection Committee BENTONVILLE, Ark., Dec. 5, 2022 – Monday, Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett was named the thirteenth winner of the Burlsworth Trophy at a ceremony held at Crystal Bridges Museum.   The award is given to the nation’s most outstanding player who began...

Top Three Finalists Announced for Burlsworth Trophy Winner to be named December 5     FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., Nov. 15, 2022 – The three finalists for the 13th annual Burlsworth Trophy have been selected and include Purdue University Quarterback Aidan O’Connell, Troy University Linebacker Carlton Martial and University of Georgia Quarterback Stetson Bennett. A total of...

Burlsworth Trophy Announces Semifinalists     FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., Nov. 8, 2022 –Today, the Burlsworth Trophy selection committee announces the top 10 semi-finalists for the 2022 award. The Burlsworth Trophy is awarded to the most outstanding football player in America who began his career as a walk-on. Brandon Burlsworth’s life is also the subject of a major...

Burlsworth Trophy Announces Nominees Honoring the most outstanding player who began as a Walk-On   FAYETTEVILLE, AR, Nov. 1, 2022 – Today, the Burlsworth Trophy announced 81 players nominated from Division 1 (FBS) schools from across the country for the 2022 Burlsworth Trophy. In the award’s thirteenth year, the Trophy is named in honor of...

Grant Morgan Named 2021 Burlsworth Trophy Winner Morgan Chosen by Burlsworth Trophy Selection Committee BENTONVILLE, Ark., Dec. 6, 2021 – Monday, Grant Morgan was named the twelfth winner of the Burlsworth Trophy at a ceremony held at Crystal Bridges Museum. The award is given to the nation’s most outstanding player who began his career as...