COMMERCE – Texas A&M University-Commerce football team's Jewelz-Unique Demps has been named a semifinalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy, awarded by the National Football Foundation.
 
Demps (North Forney) is one of a record 203 semifinalists around the country for college football's premier scholar-athlete award. Celebrating its 35th 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.
 
Along with being a member of the Lion Football program, Demps is an active member of the Lion Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and serves as a graduate assistant for the Students Rights and Responsibilities office on campus.
 
He received his bachelor's degree in information technology and project management, obtained his graduate certificate in operational excellence, and is working towards a master's in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
 
The NFF will announce 12-14 finalists on Oct. 23, and each of them will receive an $18,000 postgraduate scholarship as a member of the 2024 NFF National Scholar-Athlete Class Presented by Fidelity Investments. The finalists will travel to the Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas for the 66th NFF Annual Awards Dinner Presented by Las Vegas on Dec. 10, where their accomplishments will be highlighted in front of one of the most powerful audiences in all of sports. Live during the event, one member of the class will be declared as the winner of the 35th Campbell Trophy® and have his postgraduate scholarship increased to $25,000.
 
Nominated by their schools, which are limited to one nominee each, candidates for the awards must be a senior who will complete his final year of eligibility in the 2024 season or graduate student or graduate transfer who has already earned a degree and participating in the 2024 season; have a GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale; have outstanding football ability as a first team player or significant contributor; and have demonstrated strong leadership and citizenship. The class is selected each year by the NFF Awards Committee, which is comprised of a nationally recognized group of media, College Football Hall of Famers and athletics administrators.
 
The full list of semifinalists can be found HERE.
 
Demps and the Lions are back in action this Saturday at Southeastern to begin Southland Conference play.