The Longhorns have not lived up to expectations this season, but sophomore running back Bijan Robinson and freshman wide receiver Xavier Worthy have been bright spots.
Robinson and Worthy’s seasons are not going unrecognized as they were named semifinalists for the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award on Thursday.
On their website, the Earl Campbell Award explains their mission:
The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award recognizes the top offensive player in Division I football who also exhibits the enduring characteristics that define Earl Campbell: integrity, performance, teamwork, sportsmanship, drive, community, and tenacity; specifically, tenacity to persist and determination to overcome adversity and injury in pursuit of reaching goals.
The award is reserved for players that played high school or college football in the state of Texas.
Robinson and Worthy join a strong list of Longhorns previously named semifinalists:
- QB Sam Ehlinger (2018, 2019, 2020)
- WR Devin Duvernay (2019)
- WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey (2018)
- RB D’Onta Foreman (2016)
- RB Johnathan Gray (2013)
The finalists will be announced on Dec. 14, 2021.
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