The Lott IMPACT Trophy names nine semifinalists for 2015 award

On Thursday, The Lott IMPACT Trophy named the nine semifinalists for the 2015 award.

The winner will be announced on Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. on FOX Sports West.

The nominated student athletes represent the qualities embodied by Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott -- Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity.

2015 semfinalists

Jeremy Cash, S, Duke

Shilique Calhoun, DE, Michigan State

Tyler Matakevich, LB, Temple

Carl Nassib, DE, Penn State

Emmanuel Ogbah, DE, Oklahoma State

Joshua Perry, LB, Ohio State

Jaylen Ramsey, CB, Florida State

Jaylon Smith, LB, Notre Dame

Eric Striker, LB, Oklahoma