Hero Kanu has advanced to the semifinal stage for the William V. Campbell Trophy, with the National Football Foundation announcing the Texas defensive lineman’s selection Sept. 23.
The award honors a scholarship athlete based on academic performance, play on the field and leadership. The source did not provide additional details about why Kanu was selected.
Texas has produced a Campbell Trophy finalist in each of the past two seasons. Center Jake Majors reached that stage in 2024, followed by linebacker Trey Moore in 2025. The Longhorns have also had two winners: center Dallas Griffin in 2007 and defensive end Sam Acho in 2010.
The story was reported by Burnt Orange Nation.
