Morin Named Campbell Trophy Semifinalist
9/25/2024 12:14:00 PM | Football
Since 2016, the Demon Deacons have had seven semifinalists for the award, including Ryan Javion who was a finalist for the Campbell Trophy in 2016.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Wake Forest football redshirt senior wide receiver Taylor Morin was named as a semifinalist for the 2024 William V. Campbell Trophy, as announced by the National Football Foundation on Wednesday.
Since 2016, the Demon Deacons have had seven semifinalists for the award, including Ryan Javion who was a finalist for the Campbell Trophy in 2016.
Morin entered the 2024 season at Wake Forest as a two-time captain and one of the most reliable receivers in program history.
Additionally, Morin in the classroom is on pace to earn his MBA after already graduating with honors in engineering while also being on the Dean's List and AD Honor Roll every semester he has been at Wake Forest. Morin is a four-time member of the All-ACC Academic Team and a five-time member of the ACC Academic Honor Roll.
In the community, he has completed over 20 hours of community service since the fall of 2021 including Santa's Helpers, Wake N' Shake, Pump Up for Piccolo, Pipeline to the Pros, Victory Day, First-Year Move In, DESK, Juneteenth Annual Kickball Tournament, Civic Engagement Day among other events.
More on the Campbell Trophy
Morin is one of 203 semifinalists for the Campbell Trophy and the NFF will announce 12-14 finalists on Oct. 23, and each of the finalists will receive an $18,000 postgraduate scholarship as a member of the 2024 NFF National Scholar-Athlete Class Presented by Fidelity Investments. The finalists will travel to the Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas for the 66th NFF Annual Awards Dinner Presented by Las Vegas on Dec. 10, where their accomplishments will be highlighted in front of one of the most powerful audiences in all of sports. Live during the event, one member of the class will be declared as the winner of the 35th Campbell Trophy® and have his postgraduate scholarship increased to $25,000. Click here for more information on the Awards Dinner, including options to purchase tickets online, special travel rates to the event from Delta Air Lines and room rates at the Bellagio.
Nominated by their schools, which are limited to one nominee each, candidates for the awards must be a senior who will complete his final year of eligibility in the 2024 season or graduate student or graduate transfer who has already earned a degree and participating in the 2024 season; have a GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale; have outstanding football ability as a first team player or significant contributor; and have demonstrated strong leadership and citizenship. The class is selected each year by the NFF Awards Committee, which is comprised of a nationally recognized group of media, College Football Hall of Famers and athletics administrators.
More on Morin on the Field
1. A.T. Perry (2018-22) 28
2. Ricky Proehl (1986-89) 25
3. Todd Dixon (1990-93) 22
4. Cam Serigne (2014-17) 21
Red O'Quinn (1946-49) 21
Chris Givens (2009-11) 21
7. Desmond Clark (1995-98) 20
8. Kenny Duckett (1978-81) 19
Taylor Morin (2019-Pres.) 19
Years Receptions
1. Michael Campanaro 2010-13 229
2. Desmond Clark 1995-98 216
3. Ricky Proehl 1986-89 188
4. Jammie Deese 1996-99 184
5. Taylor Morin 2019-Pres. 181
6. Cam Serigne 2014-17 174
7. A.T. Perry 2018-22 171
7. Chris Givens 2009-11 163
8. Thabiti Davis 1994-97 161
10. James Brim 1983-86 153
Years Receptions
1. Ricky Proehl 1986-89 2,949
2. Desmond Clark 1995-98 2,834
3. A.T. Perry 2018-22 2,662
4. Michael Campanaro 2010-13 2,506
5. Taylor Morin 2019-Pres. 2,486
6. Chris Givens 2009-11 2,473
7. Wayne Baumgardner 1978-81 2,431
8. Jammie Deese 1996-99 2,348
9. Todd Dixon 1990-93 2,300
10. Jaquarii Roberson 2017-21 2,158
Years Yards
1. George Coghill 1989-92 1,002
2. Fabien Davis 1999-02 722
3. Taylor Morin 2019-Pres. 657
4. Willie Idlette 2003-06 566
5. Tom Fetzer 1946-48 552
Since 2016, the Demon Deacons have had seven semifinalists for the award, including Ryan Javion who was a finalist for the Campbell Trophy in 2016.
Morin entered the 2024 season at Wake Forest as a two-time captain and one of the most reliable receivers in program history.
Additionally, Morin in the classroom is on pace to earn his MBA after already graduating with honors in engineering while also being on the Dean's List and AD Honor Roll every semester he has been at Wake Forest. Morin is a four-time member of the All-ACC Academic Team and a five-time member of the ACC Academic Honor Roll.
In the community, he has completed over 20 hours of community service since the fall of 2021 including Santa's Helpers, Wake N' Shake, Pump Up for Piccolo, Pipeline to the Pros, Victory Day, First-Year Move In, DESK, Juneteenth Annual Kickball Tournament, Civic Engagement Day among other events.
More on the Campbell Trophy
Morin is one of 203 semifinalists for the Campbell Trophy and the NFF will announce 12-14 finalists on Oct. 23, and each of the finalists will receive an $18,000 postgraduate scholarship as a member of the 2024 NFF National Scholar-Athlete Class Presented by Fidelity Investments. The finalists will travel to the Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas for the 66th NFF Annual Awards Dinner Presented by Las Vegas on Dec. 10, where their accomplishments will be highlighted in front of one of the most powerful audiences in all of sports. Live during the event, one member of the class will be declared as the winner of the 35th Campbell Trophy® and have his postgraduate scholarship increased to $25,000. Click here for more information on the Awards Dinner, including options to purchase tickets online, special travel rates to the event from Delta Air Lines and room rates at the Bellagio.
Nominated by their schools, which are limited to one nominee each, candidates for the awards must be a senior who will complete his final year of eligibility in the 2024 season or graduate student or graduate transfer who has already earned a degree and participating in the 2024 season; have a GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale; have outstanding football ability as a first team player or significant contributor; and have demonstrated strong leadership and citizenship. The class is selected each year by the NFF Awards Committee, which is comprised of a nationally recognized group of media, College Football Hall of Famers and athletics administrators.
More on Morin on the Field
- In the season opener against NC A&T, Taylor Morin had a career night, posting a career-best 217 all-purpose yards including his first career punt return touchdown.
- Morin was the first Power-4 player to have a punt return touchdown in 2024. Additionally, it marked Wake Forest's first since Sept. 8, 2018 vs. Towson when Greg Dortch had a 60-yard scoring return.
- His 217 all-purpose yards were the sixth most in FBS for week one and marked the first Demon Deacon to finish with 200 or more APY since Matt Colburn against Louisville on Oct. 27, 2018.
- Morin followed that up with another strong performance, pulling in seven catches for 91 yards against Virginia. He has now had six or more receptions in the last three games, dating back to last season and his 176 career receptions ranks 11th among active FBS players heading into week three.
- After pulling in a career-best nine touchdowns during the 2022 season, which ranked 19th nationally and fourth in the ACC, Morin entered the 2023 season already ranked in the top 10 in school history in receiving touchdowns. He added to his total with a pair of touchdown receptions in the win over Old Dominion:
1. A.T. Perry (2018-22) 28
2. Ricky Proehl (1986-89) 25
3. Todd Dixon (1990-93) 22
4. Cam Serigne (2014-17) 21
Red O'Quinn (1946-49) 21
Chris Givens (2009-11) 21
7. Desmond Clark (1995-98) 20
8. Kenny Duckett (1978-81) 19
Taylor Morin (2019-Pres.) 19
- Additionally, another strong year in receptions has elevated Morin into the top 10 in school history in total receptions. His 181 currently ranks fifth in school history, holding the most receptions in the Dave Clawson era as he passed former teammate A.T. Perry and Cam Serigne Saturday against Virginia:
Years Receptions
1. Michael Campanaro 2010-13 229
2. Desmond Clark 1995-98 216
3. Ricky Proehl 1986-89 188
4. Jammie Deese 1996-99 184
5. Taylor Morin 2019-Pres. 181
6. Cam Serigne 2014-17 174
7. A.T. Perry 2018-22 171
7. Chris Givens 2009-11 163
8. Thabiti Davis 1994-97 161
10. James Brim 1983-86 153
- Going into the week, Morin ranks fifth in program history and is the Clawson era in receiving yards, moving into first place against Ole Miss:
Years Receptions
1. Ricky Proehl 1986-89 2,949
2. Desmond Clark 1995-98 2,834
3. A.T. Perry 2018-22 2,662
4. Michael Campanaro 2010-13 2,506
5. Taylor Morin 2019-Pres. 2,486
6. Chris Givens 2009-11 2,473
7. Wayne Baumgardner 1978-81 2,431
8. Jammie Deese 1996-99 2,348
9. Todd Dixon 1990-93 2,300
10. Jaquarii Roberson 2017-21 2,158
- With the help of a strong opening game, Morin continues to solidify himself in the top five in career punt return yards:
Years Yards
1. George Coghill 1989-92 1,002
2. Fabien Davis 1999-02 722
3. Taylor Morin 2019-Pres. 657
4. Willie Idlette 2003-06 566
5. Tom Fetzer 1946-48 552
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