The Wolverines star is considered one of the best prospects in a loaded draft class of tight ends, he stands out just as much off the field. He won the 2016 Senior CLASS Award, a national honor that includes academics, service and character in its criteria. He carried a 3.03 GPA in sociology, served as a team captain, and represented UM at Big Ten Media Days. He regularly volunteered at C.S. Mott's Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor, Mich., as well. Butt caught 46 passes for the Wolverines as a senior, and is ranked the No. 4 tight end in the draft by NFL Network draft expert Mike Mayock.

One of college football's best wide receivers is a man of talents far more diverse than football. Carr is also a gifted singer and pianist. He was an Academic All-American with a 3.53 GPA in philosophy, and is already working toward a Master's degree in Management. Carr is heavily involved in community service and Athletes in Action, as well. Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald has even suggested that the presidency could be in Carr's future.

You'd be hard-pressed to find more character in a candidate for president than what Conner would bring. His story of beating Hodgkin lymphoma over the course of a single offseason is well-documented. He rightfully landed an assortment of honors for his courage, from the Disney Sports Spirit Award to the ACC's Brian Piccolo Award and the FWAA Courage Award. On the field, he did more than just return to the team in 2016. He was outstanding for the Panthers, rushing for 1,092 yards and 16 touchdowns.

Dobbs' intelligence is off the charts as an aerospace engineering major whose off-field aspiration would be designing and building airplanes. You want service to go with intelligence? He made the drive to Gatlinburg, Tenn., in November to spend time with wildfire evacuees, and was a member of the SEC Community Service Team. The Volunteers team captain led UT to its first win over Florida in 11 years as a senior, and stunned Georgia with the "Dobbsnail Boot". Dobbs competed at the Reese's Senior Bowl in January and will be at the NFL Scouting Combine next month.

You might think that a potential No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft has a one-track mind for football, but nothing could be further from the truth where Garrett is concerned. He writes poetry, is an avid reader, and has aspirations to become a paleontologist. Along with broad interests, he has another presidential quality: He's smooth as silk in a press conference setting, handling even tough questions with thoughtful, engaged answers. He was also heavily involved in community service in his three years with the Aggies.

"Vote for Zay" has a ring to it, and so do Jones' credentials. He was one of college football's most productive receivers last year, leading the FBS in catches (158) and finishing second in yardage with 1,746. He was a hot name at the Senior Bowl, as well. Off the field, he graduated from ECU with a 3.56 GPA in communications. He was a finalist for the Senior CLASS Award and recorded 75 hours of community service at ECU.

King finished his Army career in triumph. He helped the Black Knights to an upset of rival Navy that snapped a 14-game series losing streak, followed by a Heart of Dallas Bowl win over North Texas. He won the Defender of the Nation Award, which is based on leadership, academics and community service. His father was a 9/11 first responder, which inspired him to serve his country. King got to show his game to NFL scouts last month at the East-West Shrine Game.

Pedigree helps any politician, and Kupp has plenty of it from a football standpoint. With a grandfather and an uncle who were NFL draft picks, Kupp has a chance to become a third-generation pro. Former coach Beau Baldwin raves about Kupp's maturity and locker-room presence. In the classroom, he's the first three-time Academic All-American in Eastern Washington history, carrying a 3.63 GPA in economics. Kupp had a spectacular college career as a four-year starter, catching 428 passes for 6,464 yards and 73 touchdowns, and capped it with a strong week at the Senior Bowl.

Mahomes didn't just throw for more yards (5,052) than any quarterback in the FBS last year, he also was a star in the classroom as an Academic All-American with a 3.71 GPA in marketing. Between volunteering to visit hospitals and schools, and being selected as a Red Raiders team captain, Mahomes combines being one of the top quarterbacks in the 2017 draft with being one of its most well-rounded people. In fact, Texas Tech staffers and teammates even kidded him about wearing a "presidential" suit to Big 12 Media Days last summer.

On top of being one of college football's elite offensive players, McCaffrey finished his college career in equally strong fashion in the classroom. He was named CoSIDA Academic All-American of the Year. He compiled a 3.43 GPA in communications at one of the nation's most challenging academic institutions. In his final season with the Cardinal, McCaffrey rushed for 1,603 yards and 13 touchdowns with another 310 receiving yards.

Any candidate for president can use a strong endorsement, and Orlsoky got this one from NFL.com senior analyst Gil Brandt as part of his nomination for a National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete Award: "There is no question in my mind he will be one of the future leaders in our country," Brandt wrote. Orlosky maintained the highest GPA on the Mountaineers team, and was a first-team All-Big 12 performer in 2016.

Who wouldn't vote for a guy with a resume like Shaheen's? He was selected Friday for the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Commissioner's Award for both classroom and athletic excellence. He was a 2016 first-team Division-II Academic All-American and a nominee for the Harlon Hill Trophy (Division-II Player of the Year). On the field, Shaheen set the D-II single-season record for touchdown catches by a tight end (16) last year. At 6-foot-6, 277 pounds, he caught more passes for more yards and touchdowns (57-867-16) than any of Ashland's wide receivers.

Think "Vote Steelhammer" wouldn't make for a good campaign sign? Along with carrying a 3.14 GPA, he was a finalist for the Lott IMPACT Trophy, which combines character and performance among defensive players in its criteria. At the East-West Shrine Game, he won the Pat Tillman Award for intelligence, sportsmanship and service. On the field, Steelhammer was selected first-team All-Mountain West for three consecutive seasons. As a senior, he led the Falcons in tackles (80) and intercepted seven passes, which tied him for the second-highest total in FBS.

Service academy standouts are natural picks for this topic, and Worth brings plenty of qualifications both on the field and off. Tasked with filling a giant pair of shoes after the departure of four-year starting quarterback Keenan Reynolds, Worth led the Midshipmen to nine wins before a knee injury ended his season. He was invited to compete at the East-West Shrine Game, but was unable to play due to foot surgery. Worth carried a 3.5 GPA while majoring in ocean engineering at Navy, and his teammates named him winner of the E.E. "Rip" Miller Award after the season as the Midshipmen MVP. He's also won the school's Roger Staubach Award for leadership and the Cmdr. Ralph Sentmann Award for earning the team's highest academic ranking.