PHILADELPHIA- The Burlsworth Trophy and the Springdale (AR) Rotary Club announced the 52 players nominated from Division 1 (FBS) schools from across the country for the 2016 Burlsworth Trophy. In the award's seventh year, the Trophy is named in honor of Brandon Burlsworth, former University of Arkansas Walk-On and All-American offensive lineman.
"This is the seventh year of the Burlsworth Trophy and once again we have a very strong group of nominees" said Marty Burlsworth, CEO and founder of the Burlsworth Foundation and older brother of Brandon. "All of these young men have worked extremely hard and have overcome tremendous obstacles to become the players they are today.