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Tennessee Football Star Arion Carter Named Campbell Trophy Finalist
Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter named 2026 Campbell Trophy finalist with academic and community impact.
In brief
Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter named 2026 Campbell Trophy finalist with academic and community impact. Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter, a public health graduate, is one of 18 finalists for the 2026 Campbell Trophy after pledging $427 per tackle to a cancer support nonprofit. Originally reported by Tennessee…
Campbell Trophy Finalist
Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter named one of 18 finalists for the 2026 William V. Campbell Trophy.
Academic Excellence
Carter graduated cum laude from Tennessee with a public health degree in three and a half years.
Scholar-Athlete Award
Carter earned NFF National Scholar-Athlete status with $18,000 postgraduate scholarship.
Football Performance
Carter recorded 76 tackles and led SEC with 7.6 tackles per game in 2025.
Career Stats
Carter has 204 tackles and 18.5 tackles for loss in his college career.
Community Impact
Carter pledged $427 per tackle to Girls in Real Life Situations nonprofit for cancer support.
Healthcare Engagement
Carter visited patients at Dolly Parton Children's Hospital and participated in VOLeaders Academy.
Peyton Manning Connection
Former Tennessee quarterback Peyton Manning won the Campbell Trophy in 1997.
2026 Winner Announcement
The 2026 Campbell Trophy winner will be announced December 8 in Las Vegas.
Scholarship Increase
The 2026 winner's postgraduate scholarship increases to $25,000.
What it means
Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter, a public health graduate, is one of 18 finalists for the 2026 Campbell Trophy after pledging $427 per tackle to a cancer support nonprofit.
