Boise State defensive back Kekaula Kaniho is one of 12 finalists for the Campbell Trophy give to the college football’s top scholar-athlete.

The finalists announced Thursday by the National Football Foundation come from all levels of college football and must have at least a 3.2 grade-point average and be a senior or graduate student.

Kaniho, a 2017 Kahuku alumnus, was the 2016 Honolulu Star-Advertiser defensive player of the year in high school and a two-time, All-State, first-team selection before going to Boise State.

Kaniho has started 29 games in his Broncos career and was selected to the All-Mountain West Conference first team as a junior.

The other finalists are Memphis quarterback Brady White; Tennessee offensive lineman Brandon Kennedy; Navy cornerback Cameron Kinley; Washington cornerback Elijah Molden; Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger; ; Charlotte defensive end Tyriq Harris; Grand Valley State linebacker Tyler Bradfield; Abilene Christian linebacker Jack Gibbens; Alabama State running back Ezra Gray; Illinois State offensive lineman Drew Himmelman; and Hampden-Sydney offensive lineman Tyler Howerton.

Each finalist will receive an $18,000 post-graduate scholarship and the winner will receive another $7,000 in post-graduate scholarship money along with the William V. Campbell Trophy.