IRVING, Texas – Trinity University proudly announces that 12 of its football student-athletes have been recognized as members of the prestigious National Football Foundation (NFF) Hampshire Honor Society.

The NFF Hampshire Honor Society, which celebrates academic excellence among college football players, set a new record in 2025 with 2,536 honorees from 341 schools. To qualify, student-athletes must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 throughout their college careers while serving as starters or significant contributors on their teams.

Trinity's honored student-athletes include quarterback Ryan Back (Austin, Texas / Vandegrift), offensive lineman Santi Bohlmann (Katy, Texas / Tompkins), defensive back Tyson Cornett (Marquez, Texas / Leon), defensive back and holder Raider Horn (Graham, Texas / Graham), offensive lineman John Hughes (Cypress, Texas / Bridgeland), running back Winston Hutchison (Round Rock, Texas / McNeil, offensive lineman Jake Leighty (Gilbert, Ariz. / Campo Verde), tight end Foster Malloy (Dallas, Texas / Parish Episcopal School), linebacker Cade Rabson (The Woodlands, Texas / College Park), wide receiver BJ Rainey (Cedar Hill, Texas / Cedar Hill), defensive lineman Max Shilstone (Houston, Texas / Lamar), and tight end Alex Thiel (Georgetown, Texas / Georgetown).

The NFF Hampshire Honor Society, established in 2007, has honored nearly 21,000 student-athletes since its inception. Trinity University congratulates its honorees and celebrates their achievements as they continue to represent the university with distinction.

Led by 10th-year Head Coach Jerheme Urban, Trinity won its fourth straight Southern Athletic Association Championship and advanced to the NCAA Playoffs for the fourth consecutive season, finishing the year with an 8-3 record.