FAYETTEVILLE — Pittsburgh center Jimmy Morrissey won the Burlsworth Trophy on Monday as the best college football player who began his career as a walk-on.
Morrissey won the award over two other finalists, receiver Dax Milne of BYU and linebacker Grant Morgan of Arkansas. The award winner was announced near the conclusion of a 56-minute virtual presentation.
Morrissey was a second-team All-SEC selection this season. He has started 47 games in his four-year career at Pitt.
Morrissey is the 10th individual to win the Burlsworth Award, which is in its 11th season and is named for former Arkansas offensive lineman Brandon Burlsworth.