Mestemaker Named 2025 Burlsworth Trophy Winner Mestemaker Chosen by Burlsworth Trophy Selection Committee BENTONVILLE, Ark., Dec. 8, 2025 – On Monday night, Drew Mestemaker was named the sixteenth winner of the Burlsworth Trophy at a ceremony held at Crystal Bridges...

Top Three Finalists Announced for Burlsworth Trophy Winner to be named December 8, 2025 FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., Nov. 18, 2025 – The three finalists for the 16th annual Burlsworth Trophy have been selected and include University of North Texas quarterback Drew Mestemaker, University of Oklahoma offensive lineman Febechi Nwaiwu and University of Texas defensive back Michael Taaffe. A total of 79 universities from across the nation nominated a player for the 2025 award. Last week the list was narrowed to10 semi-finalists. The Burlsworth Trophy is awarded to...

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., Nov. 11, 2025 – Today, the Burlsworth Trophy selection committee announces the top 10 semifinalists for the 2025 award. The Burlsworth Trophy is awarded to the most outstanding football player in America who began his career as a walk-on. Brandon...

Burlsworth Trophy Announces Nominees Trophy honors most outstanding walk-on for sixteenth year Fayetteville, AR, Nov. 4, 2025 – Today, the Burlsworth Trophy announces 79 players nominated from Division 1 (FBS) schools from across the country for the 2025 Burlsworth Trophy. In the award’s 16th year, the Trophy is named in honor of...