SEARCY, Ark. – Five members of the Harding University football team have been named to the 2025 National Football Foundation (NFF) Hampshire Honor Society, the NFF announced Wednesday.

Representing Harding in the 19th edition of the prestigious list are defensive lineman Austin Bailey, linebacker Kekoa Carroll, running back Jimmy Citty, defensive lineman Wesley Coleman, and running back Blake Delacruz.

The 2025 class set a new record with 2,519 players from 339 colleges and universities being honored. To qualify for the NFF Hampshire Honor Society, student-athletes must be a senior player graduating this spring/summer who completed their final year of playing eligibility in 2024 or be a graduated player who has already earned a bachelor's degree and competed in the 2024 season. They also must have attained a minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.2 and been starters or significant contributors throughout the 2024 season.