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LeCaptain Nominated for Burlsworth Trophy
11/5/2025 10:38:00 AM | Football
LeCaptain will set a program record when he plays in his 60th career game at Oregon
University of Minnesota linebacker Derik LeCaptain is a nominee for the 2025 Burlsworth Trophy.
The Trophy is named in honor of Brandon Burlsworth, former University of Arkansas walk-on and All-American offensive lineman. The Burlsworth Trophy is given to the most outstanding football player in American who began his career as a walk-on and has shown outstanding performance on the field.
LeCaptain is a special teams stalwart for the Gophers and has played in 59 career games. When he plays in his 60th game – Friday, Nov. 14 at Oregon – he will set a program record for most games played.
LeCaptain is a five-time Academic All-Big Ten selection and has recorded 18 tackles in his career. He also broke up one pass in his career and blocked one punt against Penn State in 2024.
The Trophy is named in honor of Brandon Burlsworth, former University of Arkansas walk-on and All-American offensive lineman. The Burlsworth Trophy is given to the most outstanding football player in American who began his career as a walk-on and has shown outstanding performance on the field.
LeCaptain is a special teams stalwart for the Gophers and has played in 59 career games. When he plays in his 60th game – Friday, Nov. 14 at Oregon – he will set a program record for most games played.
LeCaptain is a five-time Academic All-Big Ten selection and has recorded 18 tackles in his career. He also broke up one pass in his career and blocked one punt against Penn State in 2024.
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