Roschon Johnson named semifinalist for William V. Campbell Trophy

The senior running back was recognized as one of college football’s top scholar-athletes.

AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Football senior RB Roschon Johnson has been named a semifinalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy, the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) announced on Wednesday. Texas has had to previous winners of the Campbell Trophy in Dallas Griffin (2007) and Sam Acho (2010).

Johnson, Port Neches, Texas native, ranks 24th on Texas' all-time rushing list with 1,782 yards on 329 carries (5.4 ypc) and has 19 touchdowns. A dual threat, Johnson has also caught 50 passes for 358 yards and three touchdowns. This season, he has carried the ball 30 times for 146 yards (4.5 ypc)…