MOSCOW, Idaho – Idaho redshirt freshman receiver Mark Hamper has been named a Jerry Rice Award Finalist by Opta Analyst, the organization announced Monday.
Hamper, the Vandals leading receiver when it comes to yards, has racked up 41 catches for 858 yards and five touchdowns. His 20.9 yards per catch sits fifth in the FCS in yards per reception.
He earned Big Sky Offensive Player of the Week honors after his week 11 game that saw him catch eight passes for 187 yards and three touchdowns against Weber State.
He has caught four touchdowns in just the last two games.