IRVING, Texas – Seven players from the 2025 Slippery Rock University football team have been named to the Hampshire Honor Society by the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame in recognition of their academic achievements.
 
In order to be named to the Hampshire Honor Society, a student-athlete must have completed their final year of eligibility in the fall or must have already earned an undergraduate degree, must own a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.20 or above and must have been a starter or significant contributor during the 2025 season.
 
Slippery Rock's seven players that were recognized include kicker and holder Cory Butts, tight end Demeatric Crenshaw, receiver Reggie Fleurima, safety Michael Henwood and offensive linemen Eli Podgorski, Matthew Prudhomme and Luke Pugliese.
 
The group of honorees is headlined by two-time Academic All-American Michael Henwood, who maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA in the exercise science program. Henwood was named to first team Academic All-America honors this fall after earning second team honors last year.
 
The group also includes first team All-PSAC offensive lineman Luke Pugliese and second team All-PSAC offensive lineman Eli Podgorski.
 
The Hampshire Honor Society recognized a record total of 2,596 players from 365 colleges and universities at all levels of college football on the 2026 team.
 
A look at the undergraduate majors and grade point averages for The Rock's seven honorees can be found below.
 
2026 SLIPPERY ROCK HAMPSHIRE HONOR SOCIETY MEMBERS

• Cory Butts, P/K, Safety Management, 3.453 GPA
• Demeatric Crenshaw, TE, Strategic Communication, 3.250 GPA
• Reggie Fleurima, WR, Economics, 3.330 GPA*
  * Graduated from Northwestern University
• Michael Henwood, DB, Exercise Science, 4.000 GPA
• Eli Podgorski, OL, Computing, 3.517 GPA
• Matthew Prudhomme, OL, Management, 3.714 GPA
• Luke Pugliese, OL, Safety Management, 3.777 GPA

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