FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Oregon offensive lineman Ryan Walk has been selected as one of 10 semifinalists for the Burlsworth Trophy, awarded to the most outstanding college football player who began his career as a walk-on.
Walk is the only player from the Pac-12 to be named a semifinalist, and one of three offensive linemen. The Eugene, Ore., native is the first player in program history to be selected as a Burlsworth Trophy semifinalist.
The selection committee will announce the top three Burlsworth Trophy finalists on November 16. The winner will be announced on December 6 at Crystal Bridges Museum in Bentonville, Arkansas.