William V. Campbell Trophy
(Redirected from
Draddy Trophy
)academics, community service, and on-field performance | |
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Presented by | National Football Foundation |
| History | |
| First award | 1990 |
| Most recent | Bo Nix, Oregon |
| Website | footballfoundation.org |
The William V. Campbell, formerly the Vincent dePaul Draddy Trophy, is awarded by the
academics, community service, and on-field performance. It is considered by many to be the "Academic Heisman
" and nicknamed as such.
History
The trophy is named for
William Campbell, a business executive and former player, captain and head coach at Columbia University. It was previously named in honor of Vincent dePaul Draddy, who served the National Football Foundation (NFF) and its College Football Hall of Fame
for 33 years, including 19 years as the chairman of its board of directors. It has become the most prestigious and desirable "academic" award in college football. The trophy recognizes an individual as the absolute best in the country for his academic success, football performance, and exemplary community leadership.
A scholar-athlete himself at Manhattan College, Draddy passionately believed in the premise that excellence on the football field could, and should, be consistent with academic distinction and the highest standards of civic leadership. He thought that young men who combined athletic performance with academic excellence should be recognized. After his death in July 1990, the NFF perpetuated his memory and beliefs by establishing a scholarship that would recognize the scholar-athlete who most fully embodies the ideals of the NFF.
While many major
Ferris State University in 2022.[1]
In 2014,
HealthSouth Corporation.[2]
Winners
List of annual recipients since inception in 1990.[5]
References
- ^ "Ferris State's Caleb Murphy Becomes First-Ever Non-FBS Player To Win Prestigious Ted Hendricks Award". Ferris State Bulldogs. 2022-12-21.
- ^ a b "Fidelity Investments Named Presenting Sponsor of the NFF William V. Campbell Trophy". footballfoundation.org. National Football Foundation. 9 September 2014. Retrieved 2017-06-09.
- ^ "NYAC Named Official Home of The NFF William V. Campbell Trophy". footballfoundation.org. National Football Foundation. 11 December 2013. Retrieved 2017-06-09.
- ^ "Mazda Announces Partnership with the National Football Foundation's William V. Campbell Trophy®" (Press release).
- ^ "2020 Football Roster".
External links
- The William V. Campbell Trophy, National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame website