IRVING, Texas --- Four Lobos from the 2025 squad that went 9-4 and tied for first place in the Mountain West, James Bailey, Damon Bankston, Keagan Johnson, and Shawn Miller were all named to the 2025 NFF Hampshire Honor Society.
Celebrating its 20th year, the NFF Hampshire Honor Society has recognized 23,568 student-athletes from 691 schools since 2007. The 2026 class, which includes a record 2,596 players from 365 schools, represents the largest group in the program's history and underscores the sustained academic achievement taking place across all levels of college football.
The NFF Hampshire Honor Society is chosen annually. It comprises college football players from all NCAA, NAIA, and sprint football divisions who each maintained a cumulative 3.2 GPA or better throughout their college careers. The program strengthens the organization’s leadership in supporting academic performance among student-athletes at colleges and universities nationwide with football programs.
Nominated by their respective schools, members of the NFF Hampshire Honor Society must be either:
- A senior player, who will graduate this spring/summer, and just completed his final year of playing eligibility in 2025; or
- A graduated player or grad transfer, who has already earned a bachelor’s degree and competed in the 2025 season (even if the player has remaining eligibility and may return to play next season).
And must have:
- Attained a minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.2 (4.0 scale); and
- Been a starter or contributor throughout the 2025 season.
Miller is the lone member of the squad with a season of eligibility and has been a standout in spring camp.