The key criteria for selection will be the player's IMPACT on the field and off as measured by the following criteria:

Integrity: Illustrated by his courage, honesty, strength of character and respect of his teammates.

Maturity: Exhibited by his leadership skills, sense of responsibility, wisdom displayed and the consistency of good judgment.

Performance: Measured by his athletic performance, his effect on the team and his ability to influence the game and its outcome.

Academics: Demonstrated by his achievements in the pursuit of academic excellence.

Community: Evidenced by his commitment of time and resources to community needs.

Tenacity: Established by his resolve, persistence, drive and determination to overcome adversity in the pursuit of goals.




The Lott Trophy was designed and created in cast bronze by award winning sculptress, Michelle Armitage, and presented to The Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation courtesy of Steve Luczo.

Read the inspiring stories of the players who have been nominated for this prestigious award as well as insights on character from some of the greatest names in the sports world.

It’s all in “IMPACT: Profiles in Character—The Stories Behind The Lott Trophy.”

This 142-page book features essays from Ronnie Lott, Bill Walsh, Jack Kemp, Ann Meyers-Drysdale, Peter Ueberroth, John Robinson, Mike Garrett, Sam Cunningham, Kermit Alexander, Brad Budde and John Hamilton, the Chairman of the Board of the Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation.

You’ll also find profiles of Pat Haden and Marcus Allen along with six motivational pieces from former college football coaches on special players—George Welsh writes about Chet Moeller, LaVell Edwartds on Steve Young, Pat Dye on Bo Jackson, John Ralston on Merlin Olsen, Vince Dooley on Billy Payne and Don James on Jack Lambert.

These stories—along with the profiles of Lott Trophy candidates in each of the four years of the award—make this book both informative and readable for all ages. Feel free to download the book at the link above, or click here to read an excerpt from the book.

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The Lott Trophy was established by The Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation to honor college football's Defensive IMPACT Player of the Year.

The award is unique because it represents the first trophy to give equal weight to personal character as well as athletic performance from a defensive college player and will be the first national college football award based on the West Coast.

The Lott Trophy was named in honor of Ronnie Lott - a two time All -American for USC and College Football Hall of Fame inductee. Ronnie Lott went on to win four Super Bowl rings with the San Francisco 49ers, ten trips to the Pro Bowl and a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Always known as a fierce competitor, he was a leader who had IMPACT both on and off the field.