Defensive End Edward Mosley values education and does a great job on the field recording sacks. He has recorded a total of 4 sacks and 19 tackles so far this season, and has been named one of the 167 finalists for the 2014 William V Campbell Trophy.
The Campbell trophy is presented to the nation’s top football scholar athlete in the country. This prestigious award has been won by the likes of Peyton Manning and Tim Tebow in the past.
According to the Montgomery Advertiser, Mosley is the only player from an historically black college or university (HBCU) program that has been named a finalist.
The award will be presented to 16 finalists on October 30th and includes an $18,000 scholarship towards an education after the season. The winner of the award will receive the trophy on December 9th at the 57th National Football Foundation annual awards dinner at New York City’s Waldorf Astoria.
“It is a tremendous honor. Before this year, I didn’t know that much about it but now that I was nominated for it and see how it is to even make it where I am, I realize it’s a tremendous accomplishment,” Mosley told the Montgomery Advertiser.
“I’m just glad all the work I’ve put in on and off the field is being recognized,” he said.
Alabama State’s Head Football Coach Reggie Barlow: “The kid comes here as a walk on, on academic scholarship, and really made his way. He’s worked with pure grit, found a way to be a starter for us and he’s an explosive guy. A lot of scouts that have been here have asked about him. He’s a guy that can give you 10 sacks or more in a season. He leads by example and he gets it. When you see him, he’s going to be dressed up a couple times a week going to class. He’s going to be a very successful man.”
