IRVING, Texas (April 20, 2021) – The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) announced the members of the 2021 NFF Hampshire Honor Society. The list is comprised of college football players from all divisions of play who each maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or better throughout their college careers.
Nebraska Wesleyan had 11 student-athletes earn the recognition for 2021. NWU had the most selections among the American Rivers Conference (A-R-C). An impressive 908 players from 257 schools qualified for membership in the Society's 15th year.
Representing Nebraska Wesleyan's Class of 2021 in the Hampshire Honor Society are: Cam Burkard (Offensive Line, Omaha, Neb.), Kaden Dawe (Defensive Back, Ord, Neb.), Jacob Garnas (Linebacker, Julesburg, Colo.), Logan Hughes (Tight End, Meeker, Colo.), James Lavicky (Defensive Line, Lincoln, Neb.), Wyatt Nickels (Defensive Back, Johnson, Neb.), Hayden Penny (Defensive Line, Arlington, Neb.), Dakota Prorok (Defensive Back, Columbus, Neb.), Sam Rathe (Linebacker, Lincoln, Neb), Kevin Tims (Wide Receiver, Colorado Springs, Colo.), and Jacob Walsh (Offensive Line, Roca, Neb.).
"We are pleased to honor another impressive group of athletes as part of this year's Hampshire Honor Society," said NFF President & CEO Steve Hatchell. "For more than a decade, the Hampshire Honor Society has served as a powerful vehicle for schools to recognize their college football players who have distinguished themselves both academically and athletically, and we congratulate the schools and each of these young men for their commitment to excellence in all aspects of their lives."
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Nominated by their respective schools, members of the NFF Hampshire Honor Society must have:
- Completed their final year of playing eligibility in Fall 2020 or Spring 2021;
- Graduated players, who have remaining eligibility but will not return to collegiate play (e.g. declared for NFL Draft or retired from football), may also be nominated.
- Achieved a 3.2 cumulative grade point average throughout the entire course of undergraduate study; and
- Met all NCAA- or NAIA-mandated progress toward degree requirements.
- Been starters or significant contributors throughout the 2020-21 season
