The Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation announced today that Clemson cornerback Ashton Hampton has been named as one of nine semifinalists for the Lott IMPACT Trophy.
Hampton presently leads all power conference players this season with 14 passes defended, including two interceptions and 12 pass breakups. The junior has also recently been named as a semifinalist for the Chuck Bednarik Award and Jim Thorpe Award, presented, respectively, to the nation's top defensive player and top defensive back.
More information from the Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation is included below.
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Nov. 13, 2026 — Nine Semifinalists for 2026 Lott IMPACT Trophy, presented by Allied Universal® have been selected by the Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation.
The players selected are:
Rasheem Biles, LB, Texas
KJ Bolden, S, Georgia
Robert Fitzgerald, S, Northwestern
Xavier Gilliam, DT, Tennessee
Ashton Hampton, CB, Clemson
AJ Holmes, DT, Texas Tech
Leonard Moore, CB, Notre Dame
Sammy Omosigho, LB, UCLA
Matayo Uiagalelei, DE, Oregon
A national voter poll will select the winner of the Lott IMPACT Trophy, which will be presented in Newport Beach, CA, on December 9, at The Pacific Club.
Named after former NFL Hall of Fame star Ronnie Lott, The Lott Trophy annually goes to the Defensive IMPACT Player of the Year, a player who has had the biggest impact on his team both on and off the field. IMPACT stands for Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity, all characteristics exhibited by Lott during his illustrious playing career.