Candidates
Investing In Others
We are proud to shine a light on these inspiring student athletes who prioritize service to others while accomplishing incredible feats on the field and in the classroom during their college years.
Wuerffel Trophy nominees have a common thread, they strive for greatness in community, academics and athletics, but continue to remain humble.
Sports Information Directors representing all major FBS conferences proudly nominate these unique leaders in the fall.
Congratulations to the 2020 finalists, including 2020 Wuerffel Trophy recipient, Teton Saltes of the University of New Mexico. To take a spin through our previous nominees, semi-finalists, and watch list submissions, please scroll.
"It’s inspiring. It’s all about the nominees, the great work they are doing for others each and every day, using their platform to positively impact the world.”
Danny Wuerffel
Past Nominees
2020 Nominees
| Player | University | Year | Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maverick Wolfley | Akron | Jr. | TE | |
| Miller Forristall | Alabama | Sr. | TE | |
| Noah Hannon | App State | Sr. | OL | |
| Grant Morgan | Arkansas | Sr. | LB | |
| Bryce Wolma | Arizona | Sr. | TE | |
| Ethan Long | Arizona State | So. | TE/HB | |
| Andre Harris, Jr. | Arkansas State | Jr. | OL | |
| Joe Stephenson | Army | Sr. | LB | |
| Chandler Wooten | Auburn | Sr. | LB | |
| Brandon Martin | Ball State | Jr. | LB | |
| Terrel Bernard | Baylor | Jr. | LB | |
| Donte Harrington | Boise State | Sr. | OL | |
| Bracken El-Bakri | BYU | Sr. | DL | |
| Michael Saffell | Cal | Sr. | OL | |
| Tyriq Harris | Charlotte | Sr. | DL | |
| Blake Bacevich | Cincinnati | So. | DL | |
| Darien Rencher | Clemson | Sr. | RB | |
| C.J. Brewer | Coastal Carolina | Sr. | DL | |
| Barry Wesley | Colorado State | Jr. | OL | |
| Rakavius Chambers | Duke | Sr. | OL | |
| Holton Ahlers | East Carolina | Jr. | QB | |
| Thomas Odukoya | Eastern Michigan | Sr. | TE | |
| Bryce Singleton | FIU | Jr. | WR/ST | |
| Dante Lang | Florida | So. | TE | |
| Jaiden Lars-Woodbey | Florida State | So. | DB | |
| Eric Stokes | Georgia | Jr. | DB | |
| Shai Werts | Georgia Southern | Sr. | QB | |
| Jack DeFoor | Georgia Tech | Sr. | OL | |
| Hekili Keliiliki | Hawai'i | Jr. | RB | |
| Payton Turner | Houston | Sr. | DL | |
| Doug Kramer | Illinois | Sr. | OL | |
| Harry Crider | Indiana | Sr. | OL | |
| Brock Purdy | Iowa State | Jr. | QB | |
| Chris Hughes | Kansas | Sr. | OL | |
| Skylar Thompson | Kansas State | Sr. | QB | |
| Dustin Crum | Kent State | Sr. | QB | |
| Luke Fortner | Kentucky | Sr. | OL | |
| Jalen Williams | Louisiana | Sr. | WR | |
| Joshua Mote | Louisiana Tech | Jr. | OL | |
| Liam Shanahan | LSU | Sr. | OL | |
| Brenden Knox | Marshall | Jr. | RB | |
| Zach McCloud | Miami | Sr. | LB | |
| Adam Shibley | Michigan | Sr. | LB | |
| Asher O'Hara | Middle Tennessee | Jr. | QB | |
| Kobe Jones | Mississippi State | Sr. | DL | |
| Kobie Whiteside | Missouri | Sr. | DL | |
| Cameron Kinley | Navy | Sr. | DB | |
| Ben Stille | Nebraska | Sr. | DL | |
| Lawson Hall | Nevada | Sr. | LB | |
| Teton Saltes | New Mexico | Sr. | OL | |
| Sage Doxtater | New Mexico State | Sr. | OL | |
| Trenton Gill | North Carolina State | Jr. | P | |
| Joe Spivak | Northwestern | Sr. | DL | |
| Daelin Hayes | Notre Dame | Sr. | DL | |
| Caleb Kelly | Oklahoma | Sr. | LB | |
| Chuba Hubbard | Oklahoma State | Jr. | RB | |
| Isaac Weaver | Old Dominion | Sr. | OL | |
| Mac Brown | Ole Miss | Sr. | P | |
| Master Teague | Ohio State | So. | RB | |
| Isaac Hodgins | Oregon State | Jr. | DL | |
| Patrick Jones II | Pittsburgh | Sr. | DL | |
| Grant Hermanns | Purdue | Sr. | OL | |
| Christian Webb | San Jose State | Sr. | LB | |
| Shane Buechele | SMU | Sr. | QB | |
| Brian Ankerson | South Alabama | Sr. | OL | |
| Dylan Wonnum | South Carolina | Jr. | OL | |
| Swayze Bozeman | Southern Mississippi | Sr. | LB | |
| Connor Wedington | Stanford | Sr. | WR | |
| Kingsley Johnson | Syracuse | Sr. | DL | |
| Garret Wallow | TCU | Sr. | LB | |
| Isaiah Graham-Mobley | Temple | Sr. | LB | |
| Trey Smith | Tennessee | Sr. | OL | |
| Sam Ehlinger | Texas | Sr. | QB | |
| Kellen Mond | Texas A&M | Sr. | QB | |
| Zech McPhearson | Texas Tech | Sr. | DB | |
| Bailey Flint | Toledo | Sr. | P | |
| Luke Whittemore | Troy | Jr. | WR | |
| Sorrell Brown | Tulane | So. | WR | |
| Chris Paul | Tulsa | Jr. | OL | |
| Wilson Beaverstock | UAB | So. | K | |
| Sam Jackson | UCF | Jr. | OL | |
| Brian Keating | UConn | Sr. | LS | |
| Erik Krommenhoek | USC | Sr. | TE | |
| KJ Sails | USF | Sr. | DB | |
| Devin Lloyd | Utah | Jr. | LB |