Barrington named semifinalist for the Campbell Trophy

The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame today announced BYU offensive lineman Clark Barrington as a semifinalist for the 2022 William V. Campbell Trophy, college football's premier scholar-athlete award. 
 
Celebrating its 33rd year, the Campbell Trophy recognizes an individual as the best football scholar-athlete in the nation for his combined academic success, football performance and exemplary leadership. Candidates for the awards must be a senior or graduate student in their final year of playing eligibility, have a GPA of at least 3.2, show outstanding football ability and demonstrate strong leadership and citizenship. The class is selected each year by the NFF Awards Committee, comprised of national media, College Football Hall of Fame members and athletics administrators.

A three-year starter on offensive line for the Cougars, Barrington was selected by his teammates as a captain for the 2022 season. The 6-6, 302-pound left guard from Spokane, Washington, has started all four games for BYU in 2022 and is a construction and facilities management major. 

Prior to the beginning of the season, Barrington was selected a preseason All-American by five organizations — Phil Steele Preseason First Team, Action Network First Team, The Sporting News Second Team, Lindy's Sports Second Team and Athlon Sports Third Team.

Barrington started all 13 games for BYU in 2021 and was named All-America by Action Network and Pro Football Focus. He was also an integral part of the Pro Football Focus Offensive Line of the Year, helping the BYU offense produce 33 points per game, while averaging 452 yards of total offense in 2021.

The NFF will announce 12-14 finalists for the Campbell Trophy on Oct. 26, and each will receive an $18,000 postgraduate scholarship as a member of the 2022 NFF National Scholar-Athlete Class Presented by Fidelity Investments. 

The finalists will travel to Bellagio Resort & Casino in Las Vegas for the 64th NFF Annual Awards Dinner Presented by Las Vegas on Dec. 6, where one member of the class will win the 33rd annual Campbell Trophy and have his postgraduate scholarship increased to $25,000.