Brandon Burlsworth was a walk-on at Arkansas who went on to be drafted by the Indianapolis Colts before tragically dying in a car accident.
Today, the trophy that bears his name honors the best player in the nation that started as a walk-on. Video: ESPN
Penn State wrestler Bo Nickal and Iowa women's basketball player Megan Gustafson have been named as the Big Ten Male and Female Athletes of the Year for 2018-19.