Gavin Freeman Named Burlsworth Trophy Semifinalist

11/11/2026 2:22:00 PM | Football

WACO, Texas -- One of the nation's most productive receivers, Baylor fifth-year Gavin Freeman has been named one of 10 student-athletes named semifinalists for the Burlsworth Trophy, it was announced.

Freeman is one of 10 players on the Burlsworth Trophy semifinalist list, joining FAU's Easton Messer, Houston's Anthony Boswell, Indiana's Drew Evans, Iowa State's Aiden Flora, North Carolina's Xavier Lewis, Notre Dame's Jordan Faison, Oklahoma State's Drew Mestemaker, USC's King Miller and Tennessee's DeSean Bishop.

The Burlsworth Trophy has been presented for 16 straight years to a player who began their careers as a walk-on. The 10 semifinalists were selected…