TYLER, Texas – Texas Football sophomore running back Bijan Robinson and true freshman wide receiver Xavier Worthy were both named semifinalists for The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award, the organization announced Thursday. The award, which was first presented in 2013, was won by Texas' D'Onta Foreman in 2016.
The award is named after 1977 Heisman Trophy winner and Longhorn Legend Earl Campbell and is given annually to the top offensive player in the FBS who also exhibits enduring characteristics that define Campbell – integrity, performance, teamwork, sportsmanship, drive, community and tenacity. In addition, it is limited to players who were born in the state of Texas, attended a Texas high school or attended a Texas junior college or university.