# Tennessee Football Star Arion Carter Named Campbell Trophy Finalist

> Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter named 2026 Campbell Trophy finalist with academic and community impact.
- Title: Tennessee Football Star Arion Carter Named Campbell Trophy…
- Summary: Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter named 2026 Campbell Trophy finalist with academic and community impact. Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter, a public health…
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- Source: Tennessee Volunteers On SI — https://si.com/college/tennessee/football/tennessee-football-star-arion-carter-named-campbell-trophy-finalist-01m5fkpa4ww4
- Published: 2026-10-21T18:32:24+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.