CJ Donaldson Named a Semifinalist for National Award

West Virginia running back CJ Donaldson has been named a semifinalist for college football's Comeback Player of the Year Award.

The award is presented to three college football student-athletes from all divisions who overcome injury, illness or other circumstances. At the conclusion of the season, in a vote by a panel of college football writers, editors and sports information directors, the three winners will be revealed at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl.

Donaldson sustained a concussion in last year's loss to Texas and had to be carted off the field. A few weeks later, Donaldson suffered a fractured ankle which required season-ending surgery. 

In twelve games this season, Donaldson rushed for 798 yards and 11 touchdowns (5th in Big 12) on 171 carries.

Semifinalists for the award:

Blake Corum (Senior, RB, Michigan)

Jacob Dobbs (Senior, LB, Holy Cross)

CJ Donaldson (Sophomore, RB, West Virginia)

Justin Eboigbe (Senior, DL, Alabama)

Thomas Fidone II (Sophomore, TE, Nebraska)

Malachi Fields (Junior, WR, Virginia)

Davon Ferguson (Senior, CB, Bowling Green)

Myles Harden (Junior, CB, South Dakota)

Daniel Hishaw Jr. (Sophomore, RB, Kansas)

Mike Hollins (Senior, RB, Virginia)

Brett Johnson (DL, University of California Berkeley)

Devin Leary (Senior, QB, Kentucky)

Christian Mahogany (Senior, OL, Boston College)

Malik Robinson (Senior, LB, Houston)

Mohamed Toure (Senior, LB, Rutgers)

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