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Josh Allen among two Bills draft picks announced to the Wyoming Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2025

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Laramie, Wyo., February 22, 2025 – The University of Wyoming Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame announced the Class of 2025 today. Three of the most-decorated football players ever to play at Wyoming, a trailblazing men's basketball player, a record-setting baseball player, a versatile women's basketball player, and a star wrestler comprise the Hall's 32nd Class.

This year's inductees are Josh Allen (football, 2015-17), Casey Bramlet (football, 2000-2003), Curt Jimerson (men's basketball, 1961-63), Hugh Lowham (wrestling, 1962-64), Mike Mulvaney (baseball, 1985-88), Lori Kline Waddell (women's basketball, 1979, 1981-83), and John Wendling (football, 2003-06).

The 32nd annual induction ceremony will be held at the Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center on campus on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. Ticket information will be announced at a later date.

A total of 196 individuals and 25 teams have been inducted into the Hall of Fame since its inception in 1993.

The Hall of Fame Committee met in January to make its final selections for this year's class. The inductees must fit into one of five categories: student-athlete, coach, team, athletics staff member or special achievement. The special achievement category includes individuals who have contributed to the ideal of sports at the University. Each nominee must receive at least 75 percent of the committee's vote to be eligible for induction. Nominations are encouraged and must be submitted by Sept. 1 in order to be considered for the following year's class. For more information, check out the UW Athletics Hall of Fame website at www.wyohof.com.

Members of the current committee are Casey Campbell (chairman), Tom Burman, Mike Hamel (vice chairman), Brett Hansen, Rob Jarosh, Kevin McKinney, Dale Ann Meeker, Pat Moran, Bill Schrage, Sally Ann Shurmur, Reggie Slater, and Taylor Stuemky.

JOSH ALLEN

Football, 2015-2017

Hometown: Firebaugh, California

The most popular and dynamic player ever to play at UW, Josh Allen brought the national spotlight to Wyoming football. Allen quarterbacked the Cowboys to two consecutive eight-win seasons, a berth in the Mountain West Championship game in 2016 and two bowl games. Over his career at Wyoming, Allen accounted for 5,833 yards of total offense, with 5,066 passing yards and 767 rushing yards. He was responsible for 57 touchdowns during his career, 44 passing, 12 rushing, and one receiving. He graduated in December 2017 with a bachelor's degree in social science. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills with the 7th pick in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft, Wyoming's highest-ever draft pick. He earned second team All-Mountain West Conference honors in 2016 and honorable mention in 2017. He was a two-time team captain and a tremendous leader. While at Wyoming, he participated in the Manning Passing Academy, was the 2017 pre-season Mountain West Conference Offensive Player of the Year, was on watch lists for the Walter Camp Award, the Maxwell Award, the Manning Award, and the Davey O'Brien Award. He was the MVP of the 2017 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. He participated in the Senior Bowl and was named the North Team Most Outstanding Player. His talents led to him becoming a nationally-known figure and a study of media coverage during his time at Wyoming estimated an exposure value of more than $46 million to the school. Selected by the Buffalo Bills with the 7th pick in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft, he has continued to bring positive attention to the University during his stellar NFL career and was recently named the 2024-25 NFL Most Valuable Player.

Take a look at the best photos of Josh Allen from 2024 Training Camp all the way through the playoffs! At NFL Honors, Allen was awarded with the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award. Allen is the first Bills QB ever to win MVP.

JOHN WENDLING

Football, 2003-06

Hometown: Rock Springs, Wyoming

Wendling concluded his Wyoming football career as one of the most decorated student-athletes in school history. A hard-hitting safety, he earned Honorable Mention All-Mountain West Conference as a sophomore and a junior, and was named First Team All-Mountain West Conference as a senior in 2006. His myriad of honors was highlighted by being named a second team All American by College Football News.com. He finished his four-year career ranked No. 10 in school history in career tackles with 259. He led Wyoming in tackles his senior season, being credited with 78. The Rock Springs, Wyo., native was elected Wyoming's defensive team captain as a senior. Academically, Wendling earned a post-graduate scholarship by being named a finalist for the Draddy Trophy, which is presented annually by the National Football Foundation (NFF) to the top football scholar-athlete in the country. He earned another of the nation's top academic honors when ESPN The Magazine named him a Second Team Academic All American in voting by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Wendling also earned Academic All-Conference honors all four years of his career at Wyoming. He played in the East-West Shrine Game to conclude his college playing career and participated in the NFL Combine. Wendling was drafted by the Buffalo Bills with the 10th pick in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He also played for the Detroit Lions.

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