NFF Hampshire Honors Society Release
IRVING, Texas – The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame announced the 2025 NFF Hampshire Honor Society members and earning it for the University of Redlands football program are Evan Aguon, Chase Hunter, Craig Hunter, Jordan Jacob, Matt Lising, Calel Olicia-Aramboles, Cole Smith, and Maximus Susi.
The eight Bulldogs are amongst a record number 2,514 players from 339 schools to qualify for membership. Selected players must be nominated, a senior who is graduating this spring/summer, and completed their final year of eligibility in 2024 or a graduate player who earned their bachelor's degree and competed in 2024 regardless of if they have future eligibility. Members were also required to be a starter or contributor during the season and maintained a minimum 3.2 grade point average (GPA).
Redlands is one of 23 college and universities that have had at least one player selected in all 19 years of the NFF Hampshire Honors Society.
Aguon finished the year with 12 receptions for 160 yards and two touchdowns. He graduated with a degree in business administration.
Ch. Hunter had 40 tackles, two interceptions, four pass breakups, and two forced fumbles. He is a liberal studies and communication disorders major.
Cr. Hunter had team-highs of 69 total tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss (TFL), and a fumble recovery. He added two interceptions and three quarterback hurries.
Jacob played in nine games as an offensive lineman. He helped the offense finish second in Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) in rushing yards with 1,270. He is a business management and graphic design major.
Lising made 44 tackles, 1.5 TFL, one interception, and one forced fumble. He is a business administration major.
Olicia-Aramboles finished second on the team with 315 rushing yards and tied for the team lead with three rushing touchdowns. He is an international relations major.
Smith had an all-around season in the secondary with 40 tackles, 5.5 TFL, one sack, two interceptions, three pass breakups, and a forced fumble. He is an economics and sociology major.
Susi was second on the team with 49 tackles. He added 5.5 TFL, two quarterback hurries, and a fumble recovery. He is a theater business major.