University of Pittsburgh Athletics
Three Panthers Named to 2025 Hampshire Honor Society
4/16/2025 1:15:00 PM | Football
PITTSBURGH—Three members of the Pitt football program have been named to the prestigious Hampshire Honor Society by the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame. The Hampshire Honor Society is comprised of college football players from all divisions of play who maintained a cumulative 3.2 grade-point average or better throughout their college careers.
The Panthers' 2025 honorees are cornerback Rashad Battle, punter Cam Guess and tight end Jake Overman.
Battle (Atlanta, Ga./Creekside) earned his bachelor's degree in communication and was a 2024 All-ACC Academic Football Team honoree. A starting corner last season, he is a key returnee in the Panthers' 2025 secondary.
Guess (Belle Vernon, Pa./Belle Vernon) earned his bachelor's degree in marketing and supply chain management. He finished his career as a three-year letterman, serving as a punter and placekick holder. The specialist was a two-time All-ACC Academic Football Team member.
Overman (Yorba Linda, Calif./Servite/Oregon State) owns a bachelor's degree in human resources management and earned 2024 All-ACC Academic Football Team accolades. Following his transfer from Oregon State, he played in all 13 games for Pitt last season and will be a lead figure at tight end for the Panthers in 2025.
The NFF Hampshire Honor Society, designed to spotlight high academic achievement in college football, has honored 20,946 student-athletes during its 19-year history.
