IRVING, Texas -- ULM senior offensive lineman Sam Carson was named a semifinalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy by the National Football Foundation (NFF) and College Football Hall of Fame.

The William V. Campbell Trophy, in its 35^th year is tabbed as the "academic Heisman" is college football's premier scholar-athlete award that annually recognizes an individual as the absolute best in the nation for his combined academic success, football performance and exemplary leadership.

Carson, a transfer from the University of Calgary, has made three starts at left tackle this season for the Warhawks and has appeared in 10 games through two seasons in Monroe. The General Studies major holds a 3.75 cumulative GPA and is expected to graduate this December. Carson was named 2020 U-Sports Academic All-Canadian at the University of Calgary and made the President's List (3.9 GPA or above) in two out of the three semesters he has been enrolled at ULM.
 

The NFF will announce 12-14 finalists on Oct. 23 and each of them will receive an $18,000 postgraduate scholarship as a member of the 2024 NFF National Scholar-Athlete Class Presented by Fidelity Investments. The finalists will travel to the Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas for the 66^th NFF Annual Awards Dinner Presented by Las Vegas on Dec. 10.
 

Candidates for the awards must be: a senior who will complete his final year of eligibility in the 2024 season or graduate student or graduate transfer who has already earned a degree and participating in the 2024 season, have a GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale, have outstanding football ability as a first team player or significant contributor and have demonstrated strong leadership and citizenship.

The ULM football team prepares for its Sun Belt Conference opener on Saturday (Sept. 28) at Troy with kickoff set for 6 p.m.

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