In December 2002 , Roberts ' athletic and academic careers were highlighted when he was selected as the winner of the National Football Foundation ’s Vincent DePaul Draddy Trophy ( renamed the William V. Campbell Trophy in 2009 ) . Often referred to as the " Academic Heisman , " the award is given to the nation 's top scholar-athlete and awards a $ 25,000 postgraduate scholarship . Roberts is the first and only non-Division I player to receive the award . The Campbell Trophy has become one of college football 's most sought after and competitive awards , recognizing an individual as the absolute best in the country for his combined academic success , football performance , and exemplary community leadership . The award comes with a 24-inch , 25-pound bronze trophy , which is prominently displayed in an exhibit at the New York Athletic Club 's Hall of Fame
William V. Campbell Trophy
William V. Campbell Trophy
Brandon Roberts (American football)