NC State LB Airius Moore uses football as a platform to help others

Airius Moore is a senior linebacker out of Beavercreek High School in Dayton, OH. Airius uses football...

Adoree’ Jackson Joins NBC Sports Radio on Under Center w/ Mark Malone

2016 Lott IMPACT Trophy Finalist from USC and current Tennessee Titan’s Rookie Cornerback Adoree’ Jackson joins Mark...

Lott IMPACT Player of the Week Micah Kiser Joins NBC Sports Radio

The Lott IMPACT Trophy has partnered with NBC Sports Radio’s Under Center with Mark Malone to provide...

Stanford’s Harrison Phillips is a rare find

From feeding homeless to doing the splits, Stanford’s Phillips a rare findStanford has a penchant for recruiting...

VIRGINIA’S MICAH KISER NAMED LOTT IMPACT TROPHY PLAYER OF THE WEEK

NEWPORT BEACH, Ca. – Virginia Linebacker Micah Kiser has been named the Lott IMPACT Trophy Player of...

Kenny Young: A Dedicated Athlete and Scholar

The no. 42 is a historical jersey number, for not only the UCLA Bruins but in American...

Drue Tranquill Uses Role as Captain to Instill Confidence in the Team

SOUTH BEND, IND. Day in, day out. Consistency is the mantra for Notre Dame safety Drue Tranquill,...

Ed Oliver’s bond with Houston is stronger than ever

Coming off an All-American debut as a freshman, Ed Oliver is the sort of game-changing player who...

Syracuse LB Zaire Franklin’s Motivation for Success

Shelice Highsmith made a promise to herself when she gave birth to Zaire Franklin in July 1996....

From Runaway Child To Senior Leader: Courtney Love

Kentucky coach Mark Stoops went on to say that Love’s performance on Saturday was the best of...

PENN STATE’S MARCUS ALLEN NAMED LOTT IMPACT TROPHY PLAYER OF THE WEEK

NEWPORT BEACH, Ca. – Penn State Safety Marcus Allen has been named the Lott IMPACT Trophy Player...

Video: Ole Miss DE Marquis Haynes Reads to Kindergarteners

  In the latest episode of the weekly web series, “The Season,” produced by Ole Miss Sports...

Penn State’s Jason Cabinda a Leader on the Field and on Campus

His teammates say you can always hear Jason Cabinda talking or whistling or moving with enthusiasm and...

Derek McCartney, Grandson of Legendary Colorado Head Coach Bill McCartney, Embracing Leadership Role

There’s a saying that goes “when the going gets tough, the tough get going.” This season, Colorado...

IOWA’S JOSEY JEWELL NAMED LOTT IMPACT TROPHY PLAYER OF THE WEEK

NEWPORT BEACH, Ca. – Iowa senior linebacker Josey Jewell has been named the Lott IMPACT Trophy Player...

Iowa Linebacker Josey Jewell Has Made the Most of His Only Division 1 Opportunity

In 2013, Josey Jewell was a week away from committing to Division III Luther College — though...

JJ Watt Making an IMPACT in Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts

J.J. Watt started an online fundraiser Sunday to aid victims of Hurricane Harvey with a modest goal of...

Lott Winners Continue to Make an IMPACT

NEWPORT BEACH, Ca. – Each December, supporters of the Lott IMPACT Trophy have the opportunity to meet...

Lott IMPACT Trophy Watchlist Nominees in the News

17 Lott Candidates named Pre-Season All-Americans Six of the 2017 Lott IMPACT Trophy candidates have been named...

2011 Lott Trophy recipient Luke Keuchly surprises kids with shopping spree

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Ten children got the surprise of a lifetime when they realized their shopping partner...

Jabrill Peppers named Michigan Athlete of the Year for 2016-17

He was a national All-American, a Heisman Trophy finalist and anchored a Michigan defense that led the...

Lott Trophy Finalist Jonathan Allen named Amateur Athlete of the Year

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) – Jonathan Allen had quite the season in 2016. After opting to return for...

LOTT IMPACT TROPHY NAMES 42 WATCH LIST CANDIDATES

Newport Beach, CA – The Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation has named 42 student-athletes to the 2017 Lott...

Three Lott Finalists Selected in First Round of NFL Draft

NEWPORT BEACH, CA. — Three of the 2016 Lott IMPACT Trophy finalists, including winner Jabrill Peppers of...

Lott IMPACT Trophy To Host a Free Equipment Safety & Proper Tackling Clinic

NEWPORT BEACH – A free football clinic on helmet safety and proper tackling will be offered on...

2017 Watch List Luncheon Dates Announced

The 2017 Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List Luncheon will take place on Friday, May 12th, at the Pacific Club...

Luke Kuechly Talks Ed Block Courage Award

The Carolina Panthers’ former Defensive Player of the Year and 2011 Lott IMAPCT Trophy winner Luke Kuechly...

Jabrill Peppers Showcasing Versatility at Combine

“I don’t have a lot of tape at safety,” Jabrill Peppers said Saturday, “but I’m a pretty...

49ers add former linebacker DeMeco Ryans to staff

The 49ers have hired former Pro Bowl linebacker DeMeco Ryans, 32, as a defensive quality-control coach. Ryans...

From Gridiron to Neurosurgeon: 2008 Finalist Myron Rolle

The dumb jock stereotype has been antiquated for quite sometime. However, it is a stereotype that we...

Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski, Panthers’ Luke Kuechly go K to K in interview

What happens when a Hall of Fame college basketball coach whose last name begins with K interviews...

J.J. Watt Foundation donates soccer jerseys, new nets to middle-school students

J.J. Watt’s parents surprised nearly 100 Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District students on Tuesday with new soccer...

Jim Leonhard ready to take reins of Wisconsin’s defense

After Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst weighed Jim Leonhard’s interest in replacing Justin Wilcox as defensive coordinator —...

Entering The Draft Won’t Stop Adoree’ Jackson From Going To Class

After declaring plans to enter the NFL draft, many college football players stop going to class as...

Weston Steelhammer wins Pat Tillman Award at Shrine Game

Air Force safety Weston Steelhammer took the Pat Tillman Award on Friday night at the East-West Shrine...

A Message that Matters: The David Pollack Family Foundation

David Pollack – the winner of the first Lott IMPACT Trophy in 2004, a three-time All-American at...

2007 Lott IMPACT Trophy Winner Glenn Dorsey Plays Santa at Annual ‘Shop with a Jock’ Event

Fifty kids from the East Silicon Valley YMCA waited anxiously in the employee break room of a...

There’s more to Finalist Weston Steelhammer than his made-for-football name

It’s a requirement for any story about him or any initial conversation with him. That name. Weston...

Lott IMPACT Trophy Winner Jabrill Peppers on the Rich Eisen Show

The 2016 Lott IMPACT Trophy winner from the University of Michigan, Jabrill Peppers, was on the Rich...

Michigan’s Jabrill Peppers Wins 2016 Lott IMPACT Trophy

Newport Beach, CA- Michigan’s all-purpose star Jabrill Peppers has been named the winner of the 13th annual...

2016 Awards Ceremony FOX Sports Local Listings

Network Date Time Zone FOX COLLEGE SPORTS PACIFIC Sun. 12/11 10PM EST (Live) FOX SPORTS ARIZONA Wed. 12/14...

Lott IMPACT Trophy Names Four Finalists for 2016

Newport Beach, CA- The Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation has announced the four finalists for the 13th annual...

USC’S Adoree’ Jackson earns Lott IMPACT Player of the Week for the Third Time

  NEWPORT BEACH, CA. – USC’s electrifying Adoree’ Jackson has been named the Lott IMPACT Player of...

From Futbol to Football, Budda Baker was once a soccer prodigy

What is it about soccer and college football safeties? There must be a connection when you consider...

Air Force Safety Weston Steelhammer earns Lott IMPACT Player of the Week for the Second Time

NEWPORT BEACH, Ca. – Air Force Safety Weston Steelhammer has been named the Lott IMPACT Player of...

From undersized golf prodigy to Harvard captain: Sean Ahern

From being a four-year-old wearing a Jerry Rice jersey to being the 143rd captain in Harvard history,...

USC Cornerback Adoree’ Jackson takes top honors for the Lott IMPACT Player of the Week

NEWPORT BEACH, CA. – USC’s dynamic Adoree’ Jackson has been named the Lott IMPACT Trophy Player of...

2016 Lott IMPACT Trophy Awards Ceremony Seat and Table Information

2016 ANNUAL AWARD DINNER: The annual Lott IMPACT Trophy Award Ceremony will be held December 11th at...

Virginia’s Micah Kiser is just as competitive in the classroom as he is on the field

Micah Kiser is junior linebacker for the Virginia Cavaliers who played his high school ball at Gilman...

Eric Kendricks reveals his favorite for the 2016 Lott IMPACT Trophy on NFL Network

Former UCLA Linebacker and 2014 Lott IMPACT Trophy Winner Eric Kendricks was on NFL Network with Patrick...

Lott IMPACT Trophy CEO Albert Hall on NBC Sports Radio

The CEO of the Lott IMPACT Trophy, Albert Hall was on Under Center with Mark Malone on...

Ohio State LB Raekwon McMillan hopes to follow in the footsteps of great Buckeyes before him

Raekwon McMillan is a junior linebacker for the Ohio State Buckeyes from Liberty County High School in...

Lott IMPACT Trophy Names 2016 Semi-Finalists

The Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation has named ten semi-finalists for the 13th annual Lott IMPACT Trophy, which will...

Michigan’s Jabrill Pepper’s lays low off the field, just wants to play football

Jabrill Peppers is Michigan’s most famous football player. From his versatility to his uncommon athleticism, he’s a...

DeMeco Ryans was on SiriusXM’s Bleacher Report Radio with Nicole Zaloumis and Ric Bucher

DeMeco Ryans was on SiriusXM’s Bleacher Report Radio with Nicole Zaloumis and Ric Bucher and talked about the...

Alabama senior DT Jonathan Allen see’s the bigger picture outside of football

Jonathan Allen is a senior Defensive Tackle of the Alabama Crimson Tide and went to Stone Bridge...

Air Force Safety Weston Steelhammer earns Lott IMPACT Player of the Week honors

NEWPORT BEACH, Ca. — Safety Weston Steelhammer of the Air Force has been named the Lott IMPACT...

Jamal Adams talks with the The Steve Gorman Show on Fox Sports Radio

Lott IMPACT Trophy Quarter-Finalist Jamal Adams of LSU joined Fox Sports Radio’s Steve Gorman Show this week to...

Clemson LB Ben Boulware makes an IMPACT both on and off the field

Ben Boulware is a Senior Linebacker for the Clemson Tigers from T.L Hanna High School in Anderson,...

Washington’s Budda Baker puts family before everything

Budda Baker of Washington is a physical junior defensive back from Bellevue High School in Bellevue, WA....

Terry Donahue Joins NBC Sports Radio To Talk About the Lott IMPACT Trophy

The Lott IMPACT Trophy has partnered with NBC Sports Radio’s Under Center with Mike Malone to provide...

The guy in the middle for Ohio State is a great leader

In a somewhat surprising move, coach Urban Meyer chose three players to be Ohio State Captains for...

Michigan All-Purpose Star Jabrill Peppers Named The WK 9 Lott IMPACT Player of the Week

NEWPORT BEACH, CA. – Michigan’s multi-purpose star Jabrill Peppers has been named the Lott IMPACT Player of...

USC all-purpose star Adoree’ Jackson is still just a kid at heart

Adoree’ Jackson is a Junior all-purpose stand out for USC playing DB, WR, and Kick Returner for...

Alabama DT Jonathan Allen talks Lott IMPACT Trophy on Jim Rome Show

Week 8 Lott IMPACT Player of the Week Jonathan Allen from Alabama went on the Jim Rome...

Anthony Barr Visits the Jeremiah Program’s Child Development Center

Anthony Barr continued his support for single moms and their children on Tuesday by visiting the Jeremiah...

Former Winner DeMeco Ryans Does Interview on Steve Gorman Show

2005 Lott IMPACT Trophy Winner DeMeco Ryans joined Fox Sports Radio’s Steve Gorman Show this week to...

7th Annual Jim Leonhard Award Finalists Announced

The Jim Leonhard Award is given annually to the top senior defensive back as part of the...

Alabama’s Defensive Star Jonathan Allen Joins NBC Sports Radio

The Lott IMPACT Trophy has partnered with NBC Sports Radio’s Under Center with Mike Malone to provide...

Dallas Lloyd served as a missionary before playing for Stanford

Dallas Lloyd of Stanford is a 5th year senior from Pleasant Grove High School in Pleasant Grove,...

Lott IMPACT Trophy presents $25,000 to Penn State in honor of Carl Nassib

State College, PA- Representatives from the Lott IMPACT Trophy were on hand at Penn State Saturday night, Oct. 22, to...

DeMeco Ryans Joins CBS Sports Radio to Talk About How the Lott IMPACT Trophy Seperates Itself From Other Awards

Former Lott IMPACT Trophy winner DeMeco Ryans joined the Doug Gottlieb Show on CBS Sports Radio to...

Andrew King of Army enjoys the structured life of the academy

Andrew King of the United States Military Academy at West Point is a senior Linebacker from Queens...

Glenn Dorsey helped with the flood relief in his hometown

In the aftermath of the August flood of 2016, San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey reached...

Alabama’s Jonathan Allen Named the WK 8 Lott IMPACT Player of the Week

NEWPORT BEACH, Ca. – Alabama Defensive Lineman Jonathan Allen has been named the Lott IMPACT Player of...

Lott IMPACT Trophy Names 19 Quarter-Finalists

LOTT IMPACT TROPHY NAMES 19 QUARTER-FINALISTS NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. October 24,2016 – The Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation,...

Eddie Jackson keeps the Tide in line

This is the Alabama way. Up two touchdowns, the defense holds on third-and-10 to force a punt...

Air Force DB Weston Steelhammer realizes that the tough times are what build character

Weston Steelhammer of the United States Air Force Academy is a senior Defensive Back from Calvary Baptist...

Two-Time Lott IMPACT Player of the Week Jack Cichy Joins NBC Sports Radio

The Lott IMPACT Trophy has partnered with NBC Sports Radio’s Under Center with Mike Malone to provide...

Luke Kuechly partners with alma mater to promote the national marrow registry

Boston College’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) has partnered with former linebacker Luke Kuechly and Project Life Movement...

On an island: Teams avoiding Iowa star CB Desmond King

Judging Iowa cornerback Desmond King for postseason honors won’t be easy. King might be the first Hawkeyes...

Texas A&M defensive end Myles Garrett leads by example

Junior defensive end Myles Garrett already had played more during four quarters against Tennessee than Texas A&M...

Josh Carraway of TCU hopes to be remembered for more than just football

Josh Carraway of TCU is a senior Defensive End out of Marcus High School and is from...

James McFarland of TCU is a tenacious competitor on the field and a hard working student off it

James McFarland of TCU is a senior Defensive End out of West Monroe High School in West...

Army LB Andrew King Earns The Respect Of His Teammates And Coaches

by Tom Layberger, College, Features   When it comes to living up to the ideals that are...

Cameron Smith of USC models his game after a former Trojan

Cameron Smith is a Sophomore Linebacker for USC out of Granite Bay HS in Roseville, CA. In...

Notre Dame’s Drue Tranquill Has Overcome 2 ACL Tears to Start at Safety

Junior safety Drue Tranquill is the definition of tough. Suffering two separate ACL tears within 10 months...

JJ Watt Foundation continues to give back to Wisconsin middle schools

Back in Spring Horace Mann Middle School applied for a grant to receive new football jerseys and...

Desmond King of Iowa credits those around him for making him into who he is today

Desmond King of Iowa is a Senior Defensive Back out of East English Village High School in...

Stats down, but Raekwon McMillan’s impact not lost

Raekwon McMillan, who plays with a single-digit number on his jersey, does not need to see big...

Lott IMPACT Player of the Week Adoree’ Jackson Joins NBC Sports Radio

The Lott IMPACT Trophy has partnered with NBC Sports Radio’s Under Center with Mike Malone to provide...

Duke DT A.J. Wolf is just as impressive off the field as he is on it

A.J. Wolf of Duke is a 5th year senior Defensive Tackle out of Hackley High School and...

USC’s Adoree’ Jackson is the Week 6 Lott IMPACT Player of the Week

NEWPORT BEACH, Ca. – USC’s all-purpose star Adoree’ Jackson has been named the Lott IMPACT Player of...

Kansas State DB Dante Barnett discusses his role on the team and in the community

Dante Barnett of Kansas State is a Senior Defensive Back out of Booker T. Washington High School...

LSU’s Jamal Adams shares who motivates him to be the person that he is

Jamal Adams is a Junior Safety for LSU out of Hebron High School in Lewisville, Texas. In...

Mike White Discusses Lott IMPACT Player of the Week Ben Boulware on NBC Sports Radio

The Lott IMPACT Trophy has partnered with NBC Sports Radio’s Under Center with Mike Malone to provide...

Ben Boulware from Clemson is the Week 5 Lott IMPACT Player of the Week

NEWPORT BEACH, Ca. – Clemson Linebacker Ben Boulware has been named the Lott IMPACT Player of the...

Eight Players Added to Watch List

NEWPORT BEACH, Ca. – The Lott IMPACT Trophy has added eight student-athletes to its 2016 Watch List....

Player of the Week Laiu Moeakiola is Interviewed on NBC Sports Radio

The Lott IMPACT Trophy has partnered with NBC Sports Radio’s Under Center with Mike Malone to provide...

Laiu Moeakiola from Arizona State is the Week 4 Lott IMPACT Player of the Week

NEWPORT BEACH, Ca. – Arizona State’s Laiu Moeakiola has been named the Lott IMPACT Player of the...

Jourdan Lewis’ presence felt right away coming back from injury

With just over seven minutes left in the first quarter, Penn State coach James Franklin rolled the...

2010 Winner J.J. Watt’s Foundation Donates Jerseys to Local Middle School

Once invisible, Charles Harris’ star now shines brighter than ever before

Charles Harris begins each play with a cold, lifeless stare into the eyes of his enemies, with...

Harvard’s Captain has Deep Football Roots

Fifth Year Senior CB Sean Ahern, captain of the Harvard Crimson, is following in his father’s footsteps....

Michigan’s Jabrill Peppers Named Lott IMPACT Player of the Week

NEWPORT BEACH, Ca. – Michigan’s all-purpose star Jabrill Peppers has been named the Lott IMPACT Player of...

Anthony Barr Foundation selects first scholarship recipient

Raise the Barr – Powered by the Anthony Barr Foundation – was founded to provide financial support to...

Jabrill Peppers is first player to win Big Ten defensive and special team honors in same week

Michigan’s redshirt sophomore standout Jabrill Peppers became the first player to be honored with the Big Ten’s...

Alabama’s Eddie Jackson is the total NFL Draft package

Eddie Jackson, at a listed 6-foot-, 194 pounds, fits the size mold of a NFL starting free...

2 Watch List Players Had Good Character Instilled In Them On Same Youth Team

The Westside Cubs youth football program has been turning out college and professional football players from Detroit for...

San Diego State’s Calvin Munson Named Lott IMPACT Player of the Week

NEWPORT BEACH, Ca. – San Diego State Linebacker Calvin Munson has been named the Lott IMPACT Player...

Army linebacker Andrew King honors 9/11 with inspired play

Americans pause and remember 9/11 in many ways today, the 15th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on...

Maryland star Will Likely goes back to his fertile football grounds

For years, William Likely Jr. saw more than two dozen high school football players from Belle Glade,...

Player Profile: ASU’s Villiami “Laiu” Moeakiola

MOEAKIOLA’S FAMILY, FOUNDATION SHAPED HIM INTO THE LEADER HE IS TODAY (Note: The Lott IMPACT Trophy publishes...

Wisconsin’s Jack Cichy Awarded Lott IMPACT Player of the Week

NEWPORT BEACH, Ca. – Wisconsin Linebacker Jack Cichy has been named the Lott IMPACT Player of the...

Nassib Named Most Outstanding Rookie in Browns Camp by Cleveland Media

2015 Lott IMPACT Trophy Winner Carl Nassib, DE out of Penn State, was selected 65th overall in...

Missouri defensive lineman Tre Williams learning from ‘big brother’ Charles Harris

Timing was everything for Tre Williams and Charles Harris. In 2014, Williams was a standout defensive end...

LSU’s Jamal Adams is Honey Badger 2.0

  Freakish junior running back Leonard Fournette is arguably the elite talent in all of college football...

Michigan’s breakout star has no position — but all the talent

Two years ago, Desmond Howard visited Michigan practice and left disgusted. He didn’t like what he saw....

In James Laurinaitis, the Saints found one of the NFL’s smartest linebackers

Dennis Allen can only do so much from the sideline. New Orleans’ new defensive coordinator is famously...

Carl Nassib is Standing Out Already in Browns Preseason

Cleveland Browns defensive highlights are scarce, but it didn’t’ go without noticing that Carl Nassib was making his...

Manti Te’o Emerging On and Off the Field

Manti Te’o’s goals heading into his fourth training camp were simple. Continue to improve and emerge as...

Make a Wish Patient Surprises JJ Watt with Cancer Free Announcement!

Former Lott IMPACT Trophy winner JJ Watt of the Houston Texans spent a lot of time giving...

Northwestern Promotes Anthony Walker as Superhero

The Northwestern Wildcats have launched a campaign billing LB Anthony Walker as a superhero on par with The...

How NFL star Luke Kuechly is growing his business off the field

NFL teams return to training camp this week to focus on preparing for the 2016 football season,...

Dylan Haines’ stereotypical walk-on story isn’t quite so typical

Dylan Haines is a walking, cliché-ridden sports tale. He’s a white, walk-on athlete from a 3A school...

Derwin James primed to be the “next big thing”

Florida State defensive back Derwin James begins his sophomore season at Florida State already recognized as a...

Athlon Sports Released The 2016 Preseason All-American team

Athlon Sports has released its 2016 preseason All-American team and 10 candidates on the Lott IMPACT Trophy...

Catching Up With… DeMeco Ryans

Catching Up With… DeMeco Ryans HOUSTON – DeMeco Ryans was reflecting back on his first visit to...

Helmet Safety and Proper Tackling Seminar Recap

NEWPORT BEACH, Ca. – The Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation decided it was time to do something about...

Lott IMPACT Trophy Names Watch List Candidates

2016 Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List NEWPORT BEACH, Ca. – Forty-two of the top defensive players in...

Three Lott IMPACT Trophy Finalists Chosen in NFL Draft

NEWPORT BEACH, Ca. – Three of the finalists for the annual Lott IMPACT Trophy, including winner Carl...

Barr Aims to Start Foundation Because of Own Mother’s Resilience

Minnesota Vikings Linebacker and former Lott IMPACT Trophy Winner Anthony Barr is very clear that he would...

NFL.com’s ‘Back 2 Campus’ Features Deion Sanders and 2015 Semi-Finalist Jalen Ramsey

Take a look at this video featuring Jalen Ramsey tour his campus with Seminole legend Deion Sanders....

Joshua Perry is ready to make a name for himself in the NFL

Joshua Perry sounded mature beyond his years as he explained what he wants football fans to understand...

Register to Attend the Helmet IMPACT Safety Clinic on May 21st at Newport Harbor High School

Supporting Helmet Safety, Fitting, and Concussion Education We invite high school and youth football coaches and equipment...

2016 Watch List Luncheon Date Announced

The 2016 Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List Luncheon will take place on Wednesday, May 18th, at the Pacific Club...

Former Lott IMPACT Trophy Finalist Jim Leonhard to Coach Wisconsin Defensive Backs

  After a 10 year NFL career, the former Badger Safety Jim Leonhard will return to his...

California Showcase Sparkles Again

IRVINE— On a sun-splashed Saturday in late February nearly 1,000 people gathered for the largest one-day college...

Josh Perry preps for Combine While Fundraising for Wounded Warriors

Ohio State LB and Lott IMPACT Trophy Finalist Joshua Perry is in Indianapolis at the NFL Combine...

26 Watch List Players Participating in the NFL Combine

Good luck to all the Lott IMPACT Trophy watch list athletes taking part in the NFL Combine...

David, Lindsey Pollack launch Pollack Family Foundation

The first ever Lott IMPACT Trophy winner, David Pollack, along with his wife Lindsay have launched the...

J.J. Watt Wins NFL Defensive Player of the Year

  Congratulations to 2010 Lott IMPACT Trophy winner J.J. Watt, DE of the Houston Texans on earning...

IMPACT Leadership Academy Workshop set for Feb. 27th

The Winter IMPACT Leadership Academy Workshop is scheduled to take place Saturday, February 27th at the Pacific...

California Showcase set for February 20

IRVINE –As many as 500 high school football players are expected to participate in the fourth annual...

Tyler Matakevich Ups His Draft Stock After Performance, Display of Character at Senior Bowl

Former Temple University Linebacker and Lott IMPACT Trophy Finalist Tyler Matakevich has always assumed the role of...

Matakevich Named SB Nation Defensive Player of the Year

via SB Nation Temple went from Number 115 in Defensive S&P+ in 2013 to Number 18 in...

Lott IMPACT Trophy Winner Carl Nassib Named Big Ten Person of the Year

via ESPN Penn State’s Carl Nassib continues to bring in the accolades for the incredible amount of...

12th Annual Lott IMPACT Trophy Awards Banquet a Great Success

NEWPORT BEACH, Ca. – Once again, it was a dazzling night, filled with celebration and recognition along...

Lott IMPACT Trophy Mural Unveiling in Newport Beach

NEWPORT BEACH, Ca. – The Lott IMPACT Trophy is bigger than ever.  Bigger even than Ronnie Lott...

An Evening With The Finalists at The Mercedes-Benz Classic Center

On Saturday, December 12th The Lott IMPACT Trophy, our board members and Mercedes-Benz USA hosted the 2015 finalists...

Ronnie Lott Named Top Defensive Player in 100 Years of Pac-12 Football

John Elway, Ronnie Lott named Offensive and Defensive Players of the Century, John McKay honored as Coach...

Lott IMPACT Trophy Charitable Partner “IMPACT Leadership Academy” Continues To Provide Lessons For Success

The IMPACT Leadership Academy is a charitable partner of the Lott IMPACT Trophy, named after NFL Hall...

Temple LB Tyler Matakevich Discusses How He is a Leader on his Team

Tyler Matakevich is a senior linebacker for the Temple Owls and is a 2015 Lott IMPACT Trophy...

Lott IMPACT Trophy Names 2015 Semi-Finalists

Newport Beach, CA- The Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation has announced the semi-finalists for the 12th annual Lott...

Penn State’s DT Anthony Zettel Talks About Being a Positive Influence on Kids

Anthony Zettel is a senior defensive tackle for the Penn State Nitany Lions and is a 2015...

Su’a Cravens of USC Named Wk 10 Lott IMPACT Player of the Week

NEWPORT BEACH, Ca. – Su’a Cravens of USC has been named the Lott IMPACT Player of the...

Justin J. Watt Foundation donates nearly $17k to a Wisconsin middle school

Former Lott IMPACT Trophy Recipient J.J. Watt hasn’t stopped giving back since reaching the NFL.  In fact...

Iowa Defensive Back Jordan Lomax Talks About How He Helps Out In His Community

Jordan Lomax is a senior defensive back for the Iowa Hawkeyes and is a 2015 Lott IMPACT...

Michigan’s LB Joe Bolden Explains His Daily Positive Mindset

Joe Bolden is a senior linebacker for the Michigan Wolverines and is a 2015 Lott IMPACT Trophy...

2014 Lott IMPACT Trophy Recipient Eric Kendricks earns NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month

2014 Lott IMPACT Trophy winner Eric Kendricks has started out his NFL career with a bang.  He has...

Joel Klatt and Jenny Taft of FOX Sports to Host 2015 Lott IMPACT Trophy Ceremony

The Lott IMPACT Trophy is excited to announce that FOX Sports analyst Joel Klatt and Fox Sports...

Temple’s Tyler Matakevich Named Lott IMPACT Player of the Week

NEWPORT BEACH, Ca. – Temple Linebacker Tyler Matakevich has been named the Lott IMPACT Player of the...

Stanford’s Blake Martinez Discusses the Community Service Projects He’s Invloved In

Blake Martinez is a senior linebacker for the Stanford Cardinals and is a 2015 Lott IMPACT Trophy...

2015 California Showcase Continues To Aid Future College Student-Athletes

One hundred and forty-eight student-athletes are attending college and playing football this fall thanks to the California...

FSU’s Jalen Ramsey Talks About How Character Counts

Jalen Ramsey is a senior defensive back for the Florida State Seminoles and is a 2015 Lott...

For Second Time This Season Duke Star Jeremy Cash Named Lott IMPACT Player of the Week

NEWPORT BEACH, Ca. – Duke Safety Jeremy Cash has been named the Lott IMPACT Player of the...

Ohio State’s Joshua Perry Discusses His Family Members That Have Helped Shape The Person He Is

Joshua Perry is a senior linebacker for the Ohio State Buckeyes and is a 2015 Lott IMPACT...

Lott IMPACT Trophy Names 2015 Quarter-Finalists

Newport Beach, CA- The Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation has announced the quarter-finalists for the 12th annual Lott...

Author, Coach Martin Dugard To Be Keynote Speaker At Annual Lott Trophy Banquet

NEWPORT BEACH, CA. – Martin Dugard, who has co-authored five successful best sellers with Bill O’Reilly, will...

Jeremy Timpf discusses his role as a leader at the United States Military Academy

Jeremy Timpf is a junior linebacker for Army and is a 2015 Lott IMPACT Trophy candidate. In...

Su’a Cravens on the legacy he wants to leave on and off the field at USC

Su’a Cravens is a junior safety for the USC Trojans and is a 2015 Lott IMPACT Trophy...

Duke’s Jeremy Cash Reveals His Passion For Mentoring Children

Jeremy Cash is a senior safety for the Duke Blue Devils and is a 2015 Lott IMPACT...

Michigan State DE Shilique Calhoun Named Lott IMPACT Player of the Week

NEWPORT BEACH, Ca. – Michigan State Defensive End Shilique Calhoun has been named the Lott IMPACT Player...

Oklahoma State Defensive End Emmanuel Ogbah Named WK 6 Lott IMPACT Player Of The Week

NEWPORT BEACH, Ca. – Oklahoma State Defensive End Emmanuel Ogbah has been named the Lott IMPACT Player...

Springleaf Financial Signs on as Charitable Partner

Newport Beach, October 1, 2015 – The Lott IMPACT Trophy is pleased to announce that Springleaf Financial...

UCLA Receives $25,000 From The Lott IMPACT Trophy In Honor of Eric Kendricks

Pasadena, CA- Representatives from the Lott IMPACT Trophy were on hand at UCLA Saturday night, Oct. 3, to present...

Oklahoma Linebacker Eric Striker Named WK 5 Lott IMPACT Player Of The Week

NEWPORT BEACH, Ca. – Oklahoma linebacker Eric Striker has been named the Lott IMPACT Player of the...

Duke Safety Jeremy Cash Named WK 4 Lott IMPACT Player Of The Week

NEWPORT BEACH, Ca. – Duke Safety Jeremy Cash has been named the Lott IMPACT Player of the...

UCLA accepts special guest at practice, Deon Hollins sees the bigger picture

LB Deon Hollins of the UCLA Bruins had a genuine look of care in his eyes when...

Ole Miss DE Robert Nkemdiche Named Lott IMPACT Trophy Player Of The Week

NEWPORT BEACH, Ca. – Ole Miss Defensive End Robert Nkemdiche has been named the Lott IMPACT Trophy...

Mercedes-Benz Extends Partnership with the Best in Character and Performance

  Newport Beach, September 10, 2015 – The Lott IMPACT Trophy is pleased to announce that Mercedes-Benz...

Notre Dame LB Jaylon Smith Named WK 2 Lott IMPACT Player of the Week

NEWPORT BEACH, Ca. – Notre Dame linebacker has been named the Lott IMPACT Player of the Week....

Cravens comfortable in new leadership role

During his first two seasons at USC, Su’a Cravens didn’t necessarily stand out as one of the more...

Michigan State’s Shilique Calhoun: A true leader in every sense of the word

The Spartan’s DE Shilique Calhoun was announced as one of the captains for his senior season and...

The unlikely road of Briean Boddy-Calhoun

Briean Boddy-Calhoun walked off the field at Delaware Stadium after a spectacular 2011 Blue-Gold all-star game performance...

Penn State football’s Anthony Zettel driven by his father’s toughness

The Intimidator wore boxing gloves, a black tank top and tattoos down his left arm. He pounded...

Safety Michael Caputo has climbed into leadership role

Not long after the close of spring ball in April, Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst met with each...

Ronnie Lott Named To 75th Anniversary All-America Team

Ronnie Lott, who distinguished himself as one of the premier players in college football while starring for...

Scooby Wright III: From Two Star to Superstar

High school football players are rated by stars.  The so-called experts give the prospects from one to five...

Statement on the passing of Frank Gifford from the Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation:

“Frank was crucial to the early success of the Lott IMPACT Trophy. He was one of the...

Ohio State’s Joshua Perry

  COLUMBUS, Ohio – Joshua Perry was in the fourth grade when the Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation...

Alabama’s Reggie Ragland visits local veterans

Linebacker Reggie Ragland of the Crimson Tide spent time this offseason giving back. Check out this video...

How Ohio State Buckeyes’ Joshua Perry formed incredible bond with young cancer survivor

Joshua Perry and the younger Joshua (Chambers) met through Perry’s mom, who works in an elementary school...

Hau’oli Kikaha Talks About How He Plans To Give Back To The Community

Hau’oli Kikaha is a senior linebacker for the Washington Huskies and a 2014 Lott IMPACT Trophy finalist....

Landon Collins Reveals What Drives Him To Succeed

Landon Collins is a junior defensive back for the Alabama Crimson Tide and is a 2014 Lott...

UCLA’s Eric Kendricks Talks About His Passion For Coaching Youth Football

Eric Kendricks is a senior linebacker for the UCLA Bruins and is a 2014 Lott IMPACT Trophy...

Deterrian Shackelford of Ole Miss Discusses Mission Trips He Has Been On

Deterrian Shackelford is a linebacker for the Ole Miss Rebels and is a 2014 Lott IMPACT Trophy...

Ifo-Ekpre Olomu of Oregon Talks About Impacting Others Off The Field

Ifo Ekpre-Olomu is a senior defensive back for the Oregon Ducks and is a 2014 Lott IMPACT...

Duke’s David Helton Reveals Who Has Shaped The Person He’s Become

David Helton is a senior linebacker for the Duke Blue Devils and is a 2014 Lott IMPACT...

Vic Beasley Of Clemson Discusses His Graduation

Vic Beasley is a senior defensive end for the Clemson Tigers and is a 2014 Lott IMPACT...

Henry Coley of Virginia Discusses The Importance Of Academics

Henry Coley is a senior linebacker for the Virginia Cavaliers and is a 2014 Lott IMPACT Trophy...

Erik Striker of Oklahoma Talks About Leading By Example

Eric Striker is a junior linebacker for the Oklahoma Sooners and is a 2014 Lott IMPACT Trophy...

Ryan Mueller of Kansas State Speaks About A Special Bond He’s Developed

Ryan Mueller is a senior defensive end for the Kansas State Wildcats and is a 2014 Lott...

VIDEO: IMPACT Leadership Academy

The inaugural IMPACT Leadership Academy (ILA) opened up with resounding results. Over 35 students participated in the first...

Jordan Richards of Stanford Talks About What The Word Integrity Means To Him

Jordan Richards is a senior cornerback for the Stanford Cardinals and is a 2014 Lott IMPACT Trophy...

USC’s DE Leonard Willams Talks About Becoming a Captain

Leonard Williams is a junior defensive end for the USC Trojans and is a 2014 Lott IMPACT...

Stanford Cardinal Wayne Lyons Reveals What Drives Him to Succeed

Wayne Lyons is a senior strong safety for the Stanford Cardinals and is a 2014 Lott IMPACT...

Michael Bennett of Ohio State Discusses His Personal Growth

Michael Bennett is a senior defensive tackle for the Ohio State Buckeyes and is a 2014 Lott...

Florida State’s Ronald Darby Speaks About His Leadership Role

Ronald Darby is a junior cornerback for the Florida State Seminoles and is a Lott IMPACT Trophy...

Arizona’s Jared Tevis Talks About How He Makes An Impact In The Tuscon Community

Jared Tevis is a senior safety for the Arizona Wildcats and is a 2014 Lott IMPACT Trophy...

Geoffrey Bacon of Army Speaks About His Philosophy On Life

Geoffrey Bacon is a senior linebacker for the Army Black Knights and is a 2014 Lott IMPACT...

Karl Joseph of West Virginia Reveals Who Has Helped Shape The Person He Is Today

Karl Joseph is a junior safety for the West Virginia Mountaineers and is a Lott IMPACT Trophy...

Former Secret Service Man Who Took Bullet for President Reagan To Be Honored by The Lott IMPACT Trophy

Tim McCarthy, who took a bullet for President Ronald Reagan during a failed assassination attempt, will receive...

Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation Charitable Partner The California Showcase Announces Amazing Results

The California Showcase, a free, one-day event for high school football seniors, has proudly announced that 139...

VIDEO: Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List Candidates

42 of the most accomplished student-athletes in the country have been nominated to the 11th annual Lott...

VIDEO: Ronnie Lott Talks About Week 1 Lott IMPACT Player of the Week Eric Kendricks of UCLA

Ronnie Lott shares some words about UCLA Football’s Eric Kendricks and his performance against Virginia last week...

Mercedes-Benz USA Signs on For Second Year as Partner of The Lott IMPACT Trophy

– The Best or Nothing Extends Partnership With The Best in Character and Performance – Newport Beach,...