IRVING, Texas – Stony Brook football graduate offensive lineman Kyle Nunez was named a semifinalist for the prestigious William V. Campbell Trophy as announced by the National Football Foundation (NFF) on Wednesday.
 
Nunez is one of 156 semifinalists from around the nation, one of 37 from the NCAA FCS level, and just one of four from the CAA. The William V. Campbell Trophy has become the most prestigious and desirable academic award in college football.
 
The trophy recognizes an individual as the absolute best in the country for his academic success, football performance, and exemplary leadership.
 
The NFF will announce 12-14 finalists on October 26, and each of them 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 64^th NFF Annual Awards Dinner Presented by Las Vegas on Dec. 6, where their accomplishments will be highlighted in front of one of the most powerful audiences in all of sports.
 
Nunez is a six-time member of the CAA Academic Honor Roll and has donated his time to engaging with the local Long Island community. Over the course of his career, he volunteered at the Stony Brook University Children's Hospital, local elementary schools, and at-risk youth programs.
 
He has played an active role in Breast Cancer Awareness initiatives on campus and is a leader in Athletes Creating Equality for Diversity Equity and Inclusion. He has been involved in the football program's annual Be the Match Bone Marrow Drive. He is the leader of Uplifting Athletes Chapter and assisted with the America East Food Frenzy initiatives.
 
Nunez claimed three All-American accolades prior to the 2022 season. The graduate was tabbed to the Stats Perform All-American Second Team, HERO Sports Preseason All-American Second Team, and the Phil Steele Preseason All-American Third Team. He was also selected to the CAA Football Preseason All-Conference Team.
 
Nunez has been named to the All-CAA Second Team three times in his career and was once selected to the All-Conference First Team. The graduate has started the first three games of the season for the Seawolves and has helped the team rack up over 100 yards on the ground in two out of the first three games.
 
Stony Brook returns to LaValle Stadium on Saturday, October 1, to host William & Mary at 3:30 p.m. Get your tickets now to be a part of the action on Long Island.
 
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