FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Old Dominion University senior defensive end Bunmi Rotimi was nominated for the Brandon Burlsworth Trophy, given to the best FBS player that started his career as a walk-on. In the award’s eighth year, the Trophy is named in honor of Brandon Burlsworth, former University of Arkansas Walk-On and All-American offensive lineman. Rotimi is one of 63 players nominated for the award.
A native of Alexandria, Virginia, Rotimi has 24 tackles and is second on the squad with 5.5 sacks and third with six tackles for loss. He has played in seven games with six starts.