The National Football Foundation announced Sept. 23 that Texas defensive lineman Hero Kanu is a semifinalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy.
The award goes to a scholarship athlete whose record combines academic performance, on-field play and leadership. The source provided no further information about why Kanu was selected.
Texas has placed a player among the award's finalists during each of the last two seasons. Linebacker Trey Moore was a finalist in 2025, after center Jake Majors reached that stage in 2024. The Longhorns have produced two Campbell Trophy winners: center Dallas Griffin in 2007 and defensive end Sam Acho in 2010.
Source: Burnt Orange Nation.
