IRVING, Texas – The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame recently announced the members of the 2026 National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society, recognizing college football student-athletes from all divisions who maintained a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher throughout their collegiate careers.
Among those honored were six members of the Kenyon College football program:
Dylan Carlquist,
Mike D'Eletto,
Will Domineau,
Will Ehrlich,
Jared Hancock, and
Sebastian Jones. The Hampshire Honor Society celebrates players who not only contributed on the field but also demonstrated a strong commitment to academic excellence during their collegiate careers.
Celebrating its 20
th anniversary, the NFF Hampshire Honor Society has recognized 23,568 student-athletes from 691 schools since 2007. The 2026 class, which includes a record 2,596 players from 365 schools, represents the largest group in the program's history and underscores the sustained academic achievement taking place across all levels of college football.
Carlquist, a wide receiver majoring in psychology and economics, played in all 10 games for the Owls. He hauled in 23 receptions, the third-highest total on the team, for 219 yards and one touchdown, with his longest catch of the season spanning 22 yards.
Defensive end
Mike D'Eletto, a neuroscience major, appeared in six games for Kenyon. Over the course of the season, he recorded two solo tackles and three assisted tackles, contributing along the Owls' defensive front.
Tight end
Will Domineau, an international studies major and one of Kenyon's team captains, competed in nine games during the season. Domineau totaled three receptions for 11 yards, while also serving as a leadership presence within the program.
Linebacker
Will Ehrlich, a physics major, also appeared in nine games for the Owls. He posted one solo tackle and one assisted tackle, while adding a fumble recovery on the defensive side of the ball.
Fellow linebacker and team captain
Jared Hancock, a chemistry major, turned in one of Kenyon's most productive defensive seasons. Hancock totaled 42 tackles on the year, including 23 solo stops and 19 assists, while recording nine tackles for loss totaling 87 yards and 3.5 sacks.
Rounding out the Kenyon honorees was kicker
Sebastian Jones, an economics major who served as the team's primary kickoff specialist. Jones accumulated 1,423 kickoff yards, averaging 52.7 yards per kick, and recorded nine touchbacks during the season.
This year marked the sixth straight in which the Kenyon football program had at least four Hampshire honorees and marked the 17th straight in which the program had at least one honoree.