IRVING, Texas – The Adrian College football team placed three student-athletes on the National Football Foundation (NFF) Hampshire Honor Society, recognizing excellence both on the field and in the classroom.

To be eligible for the honor, student-athletes must be a senior, graduating player, or graduate transfer, maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.20 or higher, and have been a starter during the 2025 season. Representing Adrian College on this year's list are Noah Beaudrie, Jack Boike, and Isaiah Simon.

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the NFF Hampshire Honor Society has recognized 23,568 student-athletes from 691 schools since its inception in 2007. The 2026 class includes a record-breaking 2,596 honorees from 365 institutions, marking the largest group in program history and highlighting the continued emphasis on academic achievement across college football.

Created to honor players who maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.20 or higher throughout their careers, the Hampshire Honor Society is one of the most prestigious scholar-athlete initiatives in collegiate athletics. Over the past two decades, NCAA Division III has led all levels with 9,278 honorees, underscoring its commitment to the true student-athlete experience.

This year's class posted an impressive 3.57 average GPA, with 26 percent of honorees serving as team captains. The group includes 1,251 offensive players, 1,089 defensive players, and 256 special teams contributors, while 102 schools produced at least 10 honorees.