Isaiah Williams is continuing to add onto his Illini legacy.
The junior wide receiver was named by the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) as a semifinalist for The William V. Campbell Trophy.
This prestigious award is known to be college football’s most sought after scholar-athlete honor. This year has seen a record 201 named semifinalists.
The trophy recognizes the college football player that represents and embodies the best versions of on-field play, academics and community service. It has often been referred to as the “Academic Heisman.”
In its 34th year as an award, the Campbell Trophy has seen a list of star-studded winners such as Peyton Manning (1997), Tim Tebow (2009) and Justin Herbert (2019).