IRVING, Texas - The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) announced today the members of the 2020 NFF Hampshire Honor Society, which is comprised of college football players from all divisions of play who each maintained a cumulative 3.2 GPA or better throughout their college careers. An impressive 1,451 players from 365 schools qualified for membership in the Society's 14th year.
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"We are pleased to honor another impressive group of athletes as part of this year's Hampshire Honor Society," said NFF President & CEOÂ 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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Recipients of the honor have maintained a 3.2 GPA, have completed their eligibility, and met all NCAA-mandated progress towards degree requirements.
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Alec Barcellos,
Greg Gonzalez,
Ricky Hayes,
Mason Newton,
Brooks Pressler,
Rope Ruel, and
Darian Turner were all named to the NFF Hampshire Honor Society for their work on the field and in the classroom.
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The group was headlined by Louisiana State's Joe Burrow, Oklahoma's Jalen Hurts and Oregon's Justin Herbert
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