A Tennessee Volunteers running back has been named a semifinalist for the 2026 Burlsworth Trophy, awarded annually to the most outstanding college football player who began his career as a walk-on.
The announcement was made on November 11, 2026, recognizing the player's achievements during the current season. The Burlsworth Trophy honors former Arkansas Razorbacks walk-on Brandon Burlsworth and celebrates players who overcome the walk-on path to excel at the highest level of college football.
The Tennessee running back joins a select group of semifinalists from across the nation. The list of semifinalists will be narrowed to three finalists before the winner is announced in December.
