Congratulations are in order for Penn State linebacker Brandon Smith, who was named a semifinalist for the 2017 William V. Campbell Trophy, also known as the “Academic Heisman.” The award is given to the best football scholar-athlete in the nation, and includes an $18,000 postgraduate scholarship to each finalist.
John Urschel was the Campbell Trophy recipient in 2013, the only Nittany Lion football player to receive this honor.
Brandon Smith graduated in December with a degree in kinesiology and is completing a second degree in health policy and administration. Smith, who currently has a 3.