Georgia graduate place-kicker Rodrigo Blankenship has been included as one of three finalists for the Burlsworth Trophy, which is awarded to the most outstanding football player in America who began his career as a walk-on.
Blankenship and the other two finalists – California’s safety/kick returner Ashtyn Davis and Michigan State defensive end Kenny Willekes – will be honored and the winner will be announced at a luncheon in Springdale, Ark., on Dec. 9. The event will be hosted by the Brandon Burlsworth Foundation, in conjunction with the Springdale Rotary Club.
The trophy is named in honor of Brandon Burlsworth.