QB Clifford named finalist for Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) scrambles for a first down against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17,…

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) scrambles for a first down against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

by: Anderley Penwell

Posted: Dec 15, 2022 / 05:21 PM EST

Updated: Dec 15, 2022 / 05:21 PM EST

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WTAJ) — Penn State redshirt senior quarterback Sean Clifford was named one of three finalists for the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award.

The award goes to a player who demonstrates “a record of leadership by exhibiting exceptional courage, integrity and sportsmanship on and off the field.”

Clifford and Allstate donated $15,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre County. The Cincinnati native also founded Limitless NIL, an agency to aid student-athletes in the NIL landscape.

The other finalists are Pitt defensive lineman Deslin Alexandre and Oregon offensive lineman Alex Forsyth.

The winner will be announced on February 23, 2023 in Frisco, Texas.

Clifford’s final game for the no. 11 Nittany Lions will be the Rose Bowl on January 2, 2023 against no. 8 Utah.