Nine Hilltoppers named to NFF Hampshire Honor Society
Published 4:59 pm Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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WKU running back George Hart III (9) dives into the end zone over Nevada defensive back Murvin Kenion III (5) during an NCAA football game between Western Kentucky University and the University of Nevada, Reno on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Bowling Green, Ky. WKU beat Nevada 31-16. (AP Photo/James Kenney) (JAMES KENNEY / AP)
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Western Kentucky redshirt senior tight end Jackson West (85) catches a pass as Middle Tennessee freshman safety Christofer Noble (39) dives to tackle in the Hilltoppers’ 42-26 win over the Blue Raiders in WKU’s final home game of the regular season at Houchens-Smith Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025.
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Western Kentucky had nine players included in the National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society, the NFF announced Wednesday.
The Hampshire Honor Society recognizes academic excellence across college football. Representing WKU football on the Hampshire Honor Society were kicker John Cannon, running back Jalen Hampton, running back George Hart III, offensive lineman Quincy Jenkins, punter Cole Maynard, long snapper Rex Robich, offensive lineman Devon Smith, tight end Jackson West and tight end Justin Wolf.
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.
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.
The Hilltoppers are scheduled to open the 2026 season at Nevada on Sept. 5.