Alabama QB Jalen Milroe Awarded NFF’s 35th William V. Campbell Trophy

Dual-threat QB and cum laude graduate claims college football’s premier scholar-athlete award, receiving a $25,000 postgraduate scholarship.

LAS VEGAS (Dec. 10, 2024) – University of Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe has been named the 35th recipient of the prestigious William V. Campbell Trophy at tonight’s 66th National Football Foundation Annual Awards Dinner Presented by Las Vegas.

The Campbell Trophy ranks as one of college football’s most sought-after and competitive awards, recognizing an individual as the absolute best in the country for his combined academic success, football performance and exemplary leadership. Awarded since 1990, the 24-inch, 25-pound bronze trophy comes with a $25,000 postgraduate scholarship.

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