Four Tennessee Tech football players were named to the National Football Foundation's Hampshire Honor Society, which recognized a record 1,989 student-athletes from all levels of college football for their academic and athletic achievements during the 2023 season.

By the Numbers
  • 1,989 student-athletes were inducted into the Hampshire Honor Society.
  • Nebraska led all programs with 21 honorees, while North Dakota led the FCS with 20.
State of Play
  • Four Tennessee Tech football players, namely Brad Clark, Kail Dava, Cole Putnam, and Trevor Stephens, were inducted into the exclusive group.
  • Tech, Eastern Illinois, and Gardner-Webb were the only Big South-Ohio Valley Conference Football Association members to have inductees.
  • Stone Galloway, Anthony Imperio, Daniel Luoma, Chad Strickland, Justin Thomas, and Braylon Willis represented the Panthers, while William McRainey was the Runnin' Bulldogs' selection.
Bottom Line

The recognition of these four Tennessee Tech football players as members of the NFF Hampshire Honor Society highlights their exceptional academic and athletic contributions during the 2023 season, exemplifying the ideal balance of sportsmanship and scholarship.