Washington running back Jonah Coleman was announced as a finalist for the prestigious William V. Campbell Trophy this week. College football’s premier scholar-athlete award is widely regarded as the “Academic Heisman.” The William V. Campbell Trophy is awarded annually to the individual who exhibits the best combined academic success, football performance, and exemplary leadership. Coleman is one of 16 players across the country announced as a finalist. The 16 finalists were selected from a pool of 180 semifinalists nationwide within the NCAA and NAIA.
William V. Campbell Finalist
Washington RB Jonah Coleman
Coleman is studying Education at the University of Washington, and currently holds a 3.91 GPA. He’s a three-time Dean’s List recipient at Washington, and he’s on pace to graduate in December with his degree in Education. On the field, Coleman became the 15th Washington Husky to rush for 1,000-plus yards in a single season, rushing for 1,053 in 2024. He was then named a team captain for the 2025 season. Coleman currently leads the nation in rushing touchdowns with 12 and total touchdowns with 13 on the year.
Jedd Fisch began his Thursday afternoon press conference by congratulating Coleman on being selected as a finalist for the prestigious award. “In so many ways, Jonah represents everything we could ever dream of for our program,” Fisch said on Thursday.
“The way he speaks as a teammate, the way he challenges our team to excel academically as well as athletically.” Fisch called the team captain an “elite worker” in the weight room, on the practice field, and in the classroom. “[It] is all that any coach, parent, friend, teammate could ever ask for,” Fisch continued. “He’s truly a culture champion for our program.”
On December 9th, at the National Football Foundation Awards Dinner, a winner will be announced as the 36th William V. Campbell Trophy recipient.
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