NFL star Bobby Wagner receives honorary doctorate from Utah State
USA Today • • sports
Key Points:
- Bobby Wagner, a standout NFL linebacker currently not on a roster, received an honorary doctorate from Utah State, where he was also the commencement speaker.
- Wagner, 35, is a Super Bowl champion, 10-time Pro Bowler, six-time All-Pro, and the 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, with a career likely leading to Hall of Fame induction.
- Drafted in the second round by the Seattle Seahawks in 2012, Wagner quickly became one of the league's top linebackers, earning eight consecutive Pro Bowl selections from 2014 to 2021.
- After playing for the Los Angeles Rams and returning to Seattle, Wagner spent the last two seasons with the Washington Commanders, leading the team with 162 tackles in his most recent season.
- Wagner's expanded credentials, including his honorary doctorate, position him well for diverse career opportunities beyond his playing days.
