IRVING, Texas – The Emory & Henry University Football Team has seen three of its members named to the National Football Foundation's Hampshire Honor Society. It is the most honorees for the Wasps in a single year since 2020.

Tight end Noah Allred (Oak Ridge, N.C.), wide receiver Hunter Bolden (Olin, N.C.) and defensive back Trevor Dowdell (Bluff City, Tenn.) were Emory & Henry's honorees for 2025. They will receive a certificate in acknowledgment of his accomplishments both on the field and in the classroom.

RELATED: Official NFF Release | 2025 Hampshire Honor Society Members

"In today's era of NIL and the transfer portal, we firmly believe that education remains the key to long-term success," said NFF President & CEO Steve Hatchell. "These results reaffirm that academics are still top of mind for today's student-athletes. We salute the schools, coaches, and administrators who continue to champion education as a core part of the student-athlete experience. We'll keep doing everything we can to promote those academic ideals and ensure education stays central to the holistic development of every student-athlete."

The Hampshire Honor Society was established in 2007 by the National Football Foundation to honor college football players from all divisions who each maintained a cumulative 3.2 GPA or better throughout their college careers. A total of 2,514 players from 339 schools qualified for membership in the society's 19th year. The player must have also been a starter or significant substitute in their senior season to be eligible for the award.

"When we launched the NFF Hampshire Honor Society in 2007, our goal was to shine a brighter light on the thousands of college football players achieving greatness in the classroom," said Jon F. Hanson, chairman emeritus of the NFF and founder of The Hampshire Companies. "To now see more than 20,000 honorees and a record-setting class in 2025 is incredibly rewarding. These young men represent the next generation of leaders, and I'm proud that the Society continues to celebrate their success both on and off the field."

"This year's record-setting class reminds us just how many outstanding young men are using college football as a platform to launch successful futures," said NFF Chairman Archie Manning. "The Hampshire Honor Society continues to celebrate those who lead by example—excelling academically, athletically and as people of character. We're proud to honor them and deeply grateful to Jon Hanson for making this inspiring tradition possible."

Founded in 1947 with early leadership from General Douglas MacArthur, legendary Army coach Earl "Red" Blaik and immortal journalist Grantland Rice, The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame is a non-profit educational organization that runs programs designed to use the power of amateur football in developing scholarship, citizenship and athletic achievement in young people. With 120 chapters in 47 states, NFF programs include the selection and induction of members of the College Football Hall of Fame; the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta; Future For Football; The William V. Campbell Trophy®; the NFF National Scholar-Athlete Class Presented by Fidelity Investments; the NFF National High School Academic Excellence Award; and a series of initiatives to honor the legends of the past and inspire the leaders of the future.

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Emory & Henry's All-Time NFF Hampshire Honor Society Honorees

2012 - Travis Bolt, Adam Buck, T.J. Frazier, Preston Jennings, Daniel Preston, Keith Taylor, Mike Young
2013 - Ross Ellis, Tyler Houk, Steven Michaluk, Corey Ware
2014 - Cole Beyeler, Kyle Boden, Adam Pugh, Zeb Rhodes, Chad Williams, Kenton Williams, Evan Williamson
2015 - Lucas Kirby, Josh Smith, Joe Vaughn
2016 - Chris Bingham, Matt Boyda, Mark Harris, Matt Kardulis
2017 - A.J. Hampton, Ace Holland
2018 - Zach Smith
2019 - Connor Christian, Brodyn Huddleston, Levi Peters, Jesse Santiago
2020 - Daniel Bailey, Austin Crabtree, Staymon Johnson, Matt Seals, Chance Widner, Derrick Yates
2021 - Dakota Morris
2022 - Tyler Wills, Clay Woods
2023 - Preston Robertson, Seth Stanley
2024 - Kyle Short
2025 - Noah Allred, Hunter Bolden, Trevor Dowdell