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Four Eagles Named to NFF’s Hampshire Honor Society

DURHAM, N.C.Four North Carolina Central University football players have been recognized by the National Football Foundation (NFF), which announced the 2026 Hampshire Honor Society on Wednesday.

This year's NCCU honorees are: Celebrating its 20th year, the NFF Hampshire Honor Society has recognized 23,568 student-athletes from 691 schools since 2007. The 2026 class, which includes a record 2,596 players from 365 schools, represents the largest group in the program's history and underscores the sustained academic achievement taking place across all levels of college football.

Click here for the 2026 list of members.
 
Created in 2007, the NFF Hampshire Honor Society is one of the most comprehensive scholar-athlete initiatives in college athletics, recognizing football players from all divisions who have maintained a cumulative 3.2 GPA or higher throughout their college careers.

For more information on NCCU athletics, visit NCCUEaglePride.com.
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Players Mentioned

Luke Bracey

#83 Luke Bracey

TE
6' 4"
Sophomore
Walker  Harris

#3 Walker Harris

QB
6' 1"
Junior
Max U

#54 Max U'Ren

LB
6' 2"
Redshirt Sophomore
Jelani Vassell

#10 Jelani Vassell

DB
5' 11"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Luke Bracey

#83 Luke Bracey

6' 4"
Sophomore
TE
Walker  Harris

#3 Walker Harris

6' 1"
Junior
QB
Max U

#54 Max U'Ren

6' 2"
Redshirt Sophomore
LB
Jelani Vassell

#10 Jelani Vassell

5' 11"
Junior
DB