The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Perez Earns NFF Hampshire Honor Society Recognition
4/8/2026 2:51:00 PM | Football
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – UAB redshirt senior offensive lineman Calib Perez has been named to the 2026 National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society, recognizing his excellence on the field and in the classroom. A native of Pearland, Texas, Perez has maintained a perfect 4.0 grade point average while earning his degree in public health. He has also completed his Master of Business Administration, highlighting a sustained commitment to academic achievement throughout his collegiate career.
Perez is among a record 2,596 student-athletes from 365 schools recognized as part of the 2026 class, marking the largest group in the program's history .
Established in 2007, the Hampshire Honor Society recognizes college football student-athletes who have maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher and are significant contributors to their programs. The initiative is one of the most prestigious academic honors in college football.
Perez's selection reflects the continued emphasis on developing well-rounded student-athletes who excel beyond the field, combining athletic commitment with elite academic performance.
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ABOUT THE HAMPSHIRE FOUNDATION: The Hampshire Foundation is the charitable arm of The Hampshire Companies, a privately-held, fully-integrated real estate firm that has more than 60 years of hands-on, cycle-tested experience in acquiring, developing, leasing, repositioning, managing, financing and disposing of real estate. Founded by Jon F. Hanson, who served as NFF Chairman from 1994-2006, Hampshire is headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey. Learn more at www.hampshirere.com.
ABOUT THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION & COLLEGE HALL OF FAME: Founded in 1947 with early leadership from General Douglas MacArthur, legendary Army coach Earl "Red" Blaik, and journalist Grantland Rice, the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) is a nonprofit organization that leverages the power of amateur football to build leaders. With 120 chapters in 47 states, the NFF oversees initiatives such as the NFF College Hall of Fame, the NFF William V. Campbell Trophy®, the NFF National Scholar-Athlete Awards Presented by Fidelity Investments, Future For Football, and I Played. Learn more at footballfoundation.org and follow @NFFNetwork on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
