THE LOTT IMPACT TROPHY

WINNERS & FINALISTS

Honoring college football’s Defensive IMPACT Player of the Year.

Caleb Downs, 2025 Lott IMPACT Trophy winner

2025

WINNER

Caleb Downs

Ohio State — S

Ohio State safety Caleb Downs anchored the nation's top defense to a Big Ten title, becoming the second Buckeye honored after James Laurinaitis.

C.J. Allen, Georgia

Finalist

C.J. Allen

Georgia — LB

Rueben Bain, Miami

Finalist

Rueben Bain

Miami — DE

Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech

Finalist

Jacob Rodriguez

Texas Tech — LB