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Arkansas linebacker Grant Morgan became the first Razorbacks player to win the Burlsworth Award, named after former Arkansas offensive lineman Brandon Burlsworth and given to the top player in college football who began his career as a walk-on.
Morgan, a sixth-year senior captain from Greenwood, Arkansas, won the award over Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett and Troy linebacker Carlton Martial during a ceremony at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville.
Morgan finished the regular season with 96 tackles, including seven for-loss with three pass break-ups a half-sack and six quarterback hurries. When Morgan plays with Arkansas in Outback Bowl against Penn State on January 1, it will be his 58th career game with the Razorbacks and likely his 22nd start.
The brother of former Arkansas wide receiver could also win two other awards this winter. He’s one of 13 finalists for the Campbell Trophy and one of 20 semifinalists for the Witten Collegiate Man of the Year award. The former will be presented Tuesday and the latter in February.