IRVING, Texas — UTSA football student-athletes Cam Blaylock, Isaac Hatfield, Luke Lapeze and Jaffer Murphy have been named to the 2026 Hampshire Honor Society, the National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame announced Wednesday.
UTSA now has 25 all-time selections for the Hampshire Honor Society, including 14 under head coach Jeff Traylor.
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the NFF Hampshire Honor Society has recognized 23,568 student-athletes from 691 schools since 2007. The 2026 class, which includes a record 2,596 players from 365 schools, represents the largest group in the program's history and underscores the sustained academic achievement taking place across all levels of college football. Click here for the 2026 list of members.
"Twenty years ago, college coaches around the country came to the National Football Foundation asking us to recognize not just their top student-athlete, but the numerous student-athletes on their teams who were also excelling at the highest levels in the classroom," said NFF President & CEO Steve Hatchell. "Their voices led to the creation of the NFF Hampshire Honor Society, and two decades later, the results speak for themselves. Year after year, we continue to see remarkable academic achievements across college football."
Created in 2007, the NFF Hampshire Honor Society is one of the most comprehensive scholar-athlete initiatives in college athletics, recognizing football players from all divisions who have maintained a cumulative 3.2 GPA or higher throughout their college careers. Click here for the full criteria and history.
"To see this program reach 20 years with a record number of honorees is really special," said NFF Chairman Archie Manning. "As the world of college football faces an era of transition, one thing remains the same: the game's ability to develop well-rounded student-athletes committed to excellence in the classroom as well as on the field. The NFF Hampshire Honor Society provides an important platform for us to recognize the value of the game in developing leaders while shining a light on their individual accomplishments."
Nominated by their respective schools, members of the NFF Hampshire Honor Society must be one of the following:
- A senior player, who will graduate this spring/summer, and just completed his final year of playing eligibility in 2025 season; or
- A graduated player or grad transfer, who has already earned a bachelor’s degree and competed in the 2025 season (even if the player has remaining eligibility and may return to play next season).
- Nominees must have attained a minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.2 (4.0 scale).
- Nominees must have been starters or contributors throughout the 2025 season.
The NFF Hampshire Honor Society is a key part of the NFF’s mission to promote academic excellence, leadership and personal development through football. Created in 2007 with support from Jon F. Hanson, the program expanded the NFF’s ability to recognize student-athletes beyond its National Scholar-Athlete program. The NFF Hampshire Honor Society is one of the most comprehensive scholar-athlete initiatives in college athletics, recognizing football players from all divisions who have maintained a cumulative 3.2 GPA or higher.
UTSA’s NFF Hampshire Honor Society Members
Trumane Bell II (2024)
Myles Benning (2022)
Cam Blaylock (2026)
Oscar Cardenas (2024, 2025)
Cade Collenback (2024, 2025)
Lucas Dean (2024)
Hunter Duplessis (2022)
Isaac Hatfield (2026)
Nic Johnston (2015)
Brady Jones (2018)
Luke Lapeze (2026)
Nate Leonard (2015)
Ahofitu Maka (2023)
Andrew Martel (2020)
Jaffer Murphy (2026)
King Newton (2020)
Daniel Portillo (2018)
Yannis Routsas (2019)
Jared Sackett (2023)
Nate Shaw (2015)
Eric Soza (2014)
Trevor Stevens (2017)
Brett Winnegan (2020)
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ABOUT THE HAMPSHIRE FOUNDATION
The Hampshire Foundation is the charitable arm of The Hampshire Companies, a privately-held, fully-integrated real estate firm that has more than 60 years of hands-on, cycle-tested experience in acquiring, developing, leasing, repositioning, managing, financing and disposing of real estate. Founded by Jon F. Hanson, who served as NFF Chairman from 1994-2006, Hampshire is headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey. Learn more at www.hampshirere.com.
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