AUSTIN, Texas – Senior safety R.J. Hubert has been named to the 2022 CSC Football Academic All-America team, announced today, earning a spot on the second-team. He is Utah's 21st Academic All-America selection in program history.
Hubert, who has already graduated with his degree in communications, is a three-time Pac-12 Academic Honor Roll selection. He was also named a semifinalist for the 2022 William V. Campbell Trophy.
The Logandale, Nev., native has been on the Dean's List four times and the Utah AD Honor Roll eight times. He is an avid volunteer in the community, spending time at local elementary schools to read to children and serve as a mentor, also volunteering at the Veteran wing of the Utah Hospital system.
On the field, Hubert has played in all 13 games this season with 12 starts, earning All-Pac-12 honorable mention. He is second on the team with 75 tackles (3.0 TFL), recording eight or more tackles in five games this season.
Hubert also has two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and five passes defended (3 INT, 2 PBU). His career-high day came against Oregon State where he racked up 12 tackles and a 70-yard interception return.
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