IRVING, Texas – University of Memphis running back Kylan Watkins was named one of 179 semifinalists for the 2021 William V. Campbell Trophy, college football's premier scholar-athlete award, on Wednesday. Memphis' Brady White won the 2020 William V. Campbell Trophy last season.
Celebrating its 32nd year, the Campbell Trophy recognizes an individual as the absolute best football scholar-athlete in the nation for his combined academic success, football performance and exemplary leadership.
Watkins has been a standout on the field and in the classroom for the Tigers.