ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ student-athlete of Canfield, Ohio, was tabbed βSmartest Player in College Footballβ in released on June 16. The pre-medicine/biochemistry major and safety on the ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ State football team carries a 3.978 heading into his senior year.
A standout on the field and in the classroom, Italiano is a two-time Academic All-America selection, including first team honors in 2014. On the gridiron, he has made 195 career tackles, forced five fumbles and intercepted four passes, helping him earn spots on both Athlon and Phil Steeleβs Preseason All-Mid-American Conference Second Teams.
When he is not studying opponents on film, Italiano is getting Aβs in the classroom. He has just one B-plus in three years.
Also earning recognition in NFL.comβs 15 for β15 series was junior receiver of Akron, Ohio, who was rated No. 12 among . Despite standing just under 5-6, Calhoun made 33 catches last season and led the ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ State Golden Flashes in all-purpose yards.
ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ State season tickets and family four-packs are on sale now. Single-game tickets and Pick 3 mini plans go on sale July 15.