IRVING, Texas — Seven members of the Duquesne University football team were named to the 2025 National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame Hampshire Honor Society.
John Erby, Jordan Heisey, Joey Isabella, Kevin Kurzinger, Chris Oliver, Carlos Ramirez and Nolan Vigliotti were recognized for their commitment to academic excellence throughout their collegiate careers.
The NFF Hampshire Honor Society honors college football players from all divisions of the NCAA, NAIA and sprint football who have maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher. This year's class is the largest in the initiative's 19-year history, with 2,536 honorees representing 341 colleges and universities. Since its inception, the program has celebrated over 20,000 student-athletes for their achievements in the classroom.
"In today's era of NIL and the transfer portal, we firmly believe that education remains the key to long-term success," said NFF President & CEO Steve Hatchell. "These results reaffirm that academics are still top of mind for today's student-athletes. We salute the schools, coaches, and administrators who continue to champion education as a core part of the student-athlete experience. We'll keep doing everything we can to promote those academic ideals and ensure education stays central to the holistic development of every student-athlete."
Duquesne's 2025 NFF Hampshire Honor Society Honorees
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John Erby – Graduate student wide receiver; earned a bachelor's degree in business and is pursuing a master's in business administration
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Jordan Heisey – Senior quarterback; health sciences major with a 4.0 GPA
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Joey Isabella – Graduate student wide receiver; earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and is pursuing a master's in business administration
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Kevin Kurzinger – Graduate student defensive lineman; earned a bachelor's degree in health sciences and is pursuing a master's in health administration
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Chris Oliver – Graduate student offensive lineman; earned a bachelor's degree in sociology and is pursuing a master's in leadership
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Carlos Ramirez – Senior defensive lineman; communication studies major
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Nolan Vigliotti – Senior long snapper / special teams; management major
Nominated by their respective schools, members of the NFF Hampshire Honor Society must meet one of the following criteria:
- Be a senior player graduating this spring/summer who completed his final year of playing eligibility in 2024; or
- Be a graduated player or grad transfer who has already earned a bachelor's degree and competed in the 2024 season (even if the player has remaining eligibility and may return to play next season).
And must have:
- Attained a minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.2 (4.0 scale); and
- Been starters or contributors throughout the 2024 season.
For more information and to read the full 2025 NFF press release,
click here.
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