Walter Camp Award
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Walter Camp Award Winners

Year Winner School Position Height Weight Home Town
2025 Fernando Mendoza Indiana , Jr. QB 6-5 225 Miami, Fla.
Finalists:
Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame, RB
Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt, QB
Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech, LB
Julian Sayin, Ohio State, QB
2024 Travis Hunter Colorado , Jr. CB/WR 6-1 185 Suwanee, Ga.
Finalists:
Ashton Jeanty, Boise State, RB
Cam Ward, Miami, QB
2023 Jayden Daniels LSU , Sr. QB 6-4 210 San Bernardino, Calif.
Finalists:
Bo Nix, Oregon, QB
Michael Penix Jr., Washington
2022 Caleb Williams USC , So. QB 6-1 215 Washington, DC.
Finalists:
Blake Corum, Michigan, Jr., RB, 5-8, 213, Marshall, Va.
Max Duggan, TCU, Sr., QB, 6-2, 210, Council Bluffs, Iowa
Hendon Hooker, Tennessee, Sr., QB, 6-4, 218, Greensboro, N.C.
C.J. Stroud, Ohio State, So., QB, 6-3, 218, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.
2021 Kenneth Walker III Michigan State , Jr. RB 5-10 210 Arlington, Tenn.
Finalists:
Jordan Davis, Georgia, Sr., DT, 6-6, 340, Charlotte, N.C.
Aidan Hutchinson, Michigan, Sr., DE, 6-6, 265, Plymouth, Mich.
Kenny Pickett, Pitt, Sr., QB, 6-3, 220, Oakhurst, N.J.
Bryce Young, Alabama, So., QB, 6-0, 194, Pasadena, Calif.
2020 DeVonta Smith Alabama , Sr. WR 6-1 175 Amite, La.
Finalists:
Najee Harris, Alabama, RB
Mac Jones, Alabama, QB
Trevor Lawrence, Clemson, QB
Kyle Trask, Florida, QB
2019 Joe Burrow LSU , Sr. QB 6-4 216 Athens, Ohio
Finalists:
Justin Fields, Ohio State, QB
Chuba Hubbard, Oklahoma State, RB
Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin, RB
Chase Young, Ohio State, DE
2018 Tua Tagovailoa Alabama , So. QB 6-1 218 Ewa Beach, Hawaii
Finalists:
Josh Allen, Kentucky, LB
Will Grier, West Virginia, QB
Gardner Minshew, Washington State, QB
Kyler Murray, Oklahoma, QB
2017 Baker Mayfield Oklahoma , Sr. QB 6-1 220 Austin, Texas
Finalists:
Saquon Barkley, Penn State, RB
Bryce Love, Stanford, QB
Lamar Jackson, Louisville, QB
Rashaad Penny, San Diego State, RB
2016 Lamar Jackson Louisville , So. QB 6-3 205 Pompano Beach, Fla.
Finalists:
Jake Browning, Washington, QB
Deshaun Watson, Clemson, QB
Jonathan Allen, Alabama, DL
Jabrill Peppers, Michigan, LB
2015 Derrick Henry Alabama , Jr. RB 6-3 242 Yulee, Fla.
Finalists:
Desmond King, Iowa, DB
Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma, QB
Christian McCaffrey, Stanford, RB
Deshaun Watson, Clemson, QB
2014 Marcus Mariota Oregon , Jr. QB 6-2 248 Honolulu, Hawaii
Finalists:
Trevon Boykin, TCU, QB
Amari Cooper, Alabama, WR
Melvin Gordon, Wisconsin, RB
Scooby Wright III, Arizona, LB
2013 Jameis Winston Florida State , Fr. QB 6-4 228 Bessemer, Ala.
Finalists:
Jordan Lynch, Northern Illinois, QB
Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M, QB
AJ McCarron, Alabama, QB
Andre Williams, Boston College, RB
2012 Manti Te'o Notre Dame , Sr. LB 6-2 255 Laie, Hawaii
Finalists:
Kenjon Barner, Oregon, RB
Collin Klein, Kansas State, QB
Marqise Lee, USC, WR
Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M, QB
2011 Andrew Luck Stanford , Jr. QB 6-4 235 Houston, Texas
Finalists:
Robert Griffin III, Baylor, QB
Case Keenum, Houston, QB
Tyrann Mathieu, LSU, DB
Trent Richardson, Alabama, RB
2010 Cam Newton Auburn , Jr. QB 6-6 250 College Park, Ga.
Finalists:
LaMichael James, Oregon, RB
Andrew Luck, Stanford, QB
2009 Colt McCoy Texas , Sr. QB 6-2 210 Tuscola, Texas
Finalists:
Mark Ingram, Alabama, RB
Case Keenum, Houston, QB
Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska, DT
Tim Tebow, Florida, QB
2008 Colt McCoy Texas , Jr. QB 6-3 210 Tuscola, Texas
Finalists:
Sam Bradford, Oklahoma, QB
Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech, WR
Graham Harrell, Texas Tech, QB
Tim Tebow, Florida, QB
2007 Darren McFadden Arkansas , Jr. RB 6-2 215 Little Rock, Ark
Finalists:
Chase Daniel, Missouri, QB
Dennis Dixon, Oregon, QB
Matt Ryan, Boston College, QB
Tim Tebow, Florida, QB
2006 Troy Smith Ohio State , Sr. QB 6-1 215 Cleveland, Ohio
Finalists:
Colt Brennan, Hawaii, QB
Darren McFadden, Arkansas, RB
Brady Quinn, Notre Dame, QB
Steve Slaton, West Virginia, RB
2005 Reggie Bush USC , Jr. RB 6-0 200 Spring Valley, Calif.
Finalists:
A.J. Hawk, Ohio State, LB
Matt Leinart, USC, QB
Brady Quinn, Notre Dame, QB
Vince Young, Texas, QB
2004 Matt Leinart USC , Jr. QB 6-5 225 Santa Ana, Calif.
Finalists:
Reggie Bush, USC, RB
Adrian Peterson, Oklahoma, RB
Alex Smith, Utah, QB
Jason White, Oklahoma, QB
2003 Larry Fitzgerald Pitt , So. WR 6-3 225 Minneapolis, Minn.
Finalists:
Eli Manning, Ole Miss, QB
Chris Perry, Michigan, RB
Philip Rivers, NC State, QB
Jason White, Oklahoma, QB
2002 Larry Johnson Penn State , Sr. RB 6-2 222 State College, Pa.
Finalists:
Brad Banks, Iowa, QB
Ken Dorsey, Miami, QB
Willis McGahee, Miami, RB
Carson Palmer, USC, QB
2001 Eric Crouch, Nebraska , Sr. QB 6-1 200 Omaha, Neb.
Finalists:
Ken Dorsey, Miami, QB
Rex Grossman, Florida, QB
Roy Williams, Oklahoma, S
2000 Josh Heupel Oklahoma , Sr. (QB) 6-2 210 Aberdeen, S.D.
Finalists:
1999 Ron Dayne Wisconsin , Sr. (RB) 5-10 254 Berlin, N.J.
Finalists:
1998 Ricky Williams Texas , Sr. (RB) 6-0 225 San Diego, Calif.
Finalists:
1997 Charles Woodson Michigan , Jr. (DB) 6-1 198 Fremont, Ohio
Finalists:
1996 Danny Wuerffel Florida , Sr. (QB) 6-2 209 Fort Walton Beach, Fla.
Finalists:
1995 Eddie George Ohio State , Sr. (RB) 6-3 230 Philadelphia, Pa.
Finalists:
1994 Rashaan Salaam Colorado , Jr. (RB) 6-1 210 San Diego, Calif.
Finalists:
1993 Charlie Ward Florida State , Sr. (QB) 6-2 190 Thomasville, Ga.
Finalists:
1992 Gino Torretta Miami , Sr. (QB) 6-3 205 Pinole, Calif.
Finalists:
1991 Desmond Howard Michigan , Jr. (WR) 5-9 176 Cleveland, Ohio
Finalists:
1990 Raghib Ismail Notre Dame , Sr. (RB/WR) 5-10 175 Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
Finalists:
1989 Andre Ware Houston , Jr. (QB) 6-2 205 Dickinson, Texas
Finalists:
1988 Barry Sanders Oklahoma State , Jr. (RB) 5-8 197 Wichita, Kan.
Finalists:
1987 Tim Brown Notre Dame , Sr. (WR) 6-0 195 Dallas, Texas
Finalists:
1986 Vinny Testaverde Miami , Sr. (QB) 6-5 218 Elmont, N.Y.
Finalists:
1985 Bo Jackson Auburn , Sr. (RB) 6-1 222 Bessemer, Ala.
Finalists:
1984 Doug Flutie Boston College , Sr. (QB) 5-9 177 Natick, Mass.
Finalists:
1983 Mike Rozier Nebraska , Sr. (RB) 5-11 210 Camden, N.J.
Finalists:
1982 Herschel Walker Georgia , Jr. (RB) 6-2 222 Wrightsville, Ga.
Finalists:
1981 Marcus Allen USC , Sr. (RB) 6-2 202 San Diego, Calif.
Finalists:
1980 Hugh Green Pittsburgh , Sr. (DE) 6-2 224 Natchez, Miss.
Finalists:
1979 Charles White USC , Sr. (RB) 6-0 205 San Fernando, Calif.
Finalists:
1978 Billy Sims Oklahoma , Jr. (RB) 6-0 205 Hooks, Texas
Finalists:
1977 Ken MacAfee Notre Dame , Sr. (TE) 6-4 250 Brockton, Mass.
Finalists:
1976 Tony Dorsett Pittsburgh , Sr. (RB) 5-11 192 Aliquippa, Pa.
Finalists:
1975 Archie Griffin Ohio State , Sr. (RB) 5-9 182 Columbus, Ohio
Finalists:
1974 Archie Griffin Ohio State , Jr. (RB) 5--9 184 Columbus, Ohio
Finalists:
1973 John Cappelletti Penn State , Sr. (RB) 6-1 206 Upper Darby, Pa.
Finalists:
1972 Johnny Rodgers Nebraska , Sr. (WR) 5-9 173 Omaha, Neb.
Finalists:
1971 Pat Sullivan Auburn , Sr. (QB) 6-0 191 Birmingham, Ala.
Finalists:
1970 Jim Plunkett Stanford , Sr. (QB) 6-3 204 San Jose, Calif.
Finalists:
1969 Steve Owens Oklahoma , Sr. (RB) 6-2 215 Miami, Okla.
Finalists:
1968 O.J. Simpson USC , Sr. (RB) 6-2 205 San Francisco, Calif.
Finalists:
1967 O.J. Simpson USC , Jr. (RB) 6-2 205 San Francisco, Calif.
Finalists:

Award Info

2025 Key Dates
Watch List: Mon., Aug 4
Semifinalists: Wed., Nov 12
Finalists: Tue., Nov 25
Winner: Fri., Dec 12
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