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 2019 Finalists, including 2019 Wuerffel Trophy recipient, Jon Wassink of Western Michigan University. To take a spin through our previous nominees, semi-finalists, players on our watch lists and finalists, 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
| Name | College/University | Year | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Owens | Alabama | Jr. | OL |
| T.J. Smith | Arkansas | Sr. | DL |
| Derrick Brown | Auburn | Sr. | DL |
| Tyrie Cleveland | Florida | Sr. | WR |
| Rodrigo Blankenship | Georgia | Sr. | K |
| Landon Young | Kentucky | Jr. | OL |
| Blake Ferguson | LSU | Sr. | LS |
| Kobe Jones | Mississippi State | Jr. | LB |
| Khalil Oliver | Missouri | Sr. | DB |
| Mac Brown | Ole Miss | Sr. | P |
| Spencer Eason-Riddle | South Carolina | Sr. | WR/ST |
| Trey Smith | Tennessee | Jr. | OL |
| Braden Mann | Texas A&M | Sr. | P |
| Andre Mintze | Vanderbilt | Sr. | LB |
| Bobby Walker | Illinois | Sr. | TE |
| Nick Westbrook | Indiana | Sr. | WR |
| Nate Stanley | Iowa | Sr. | QB |
| Noah Barnes | Maryland | Jr. | TE |
| Jordan Glasgow | Michigan | Sr. | LB |
| Brian Lewerke | Michigan State | Sr. | QB |
| Winston De Lattiboudere | Minnesota | Sr. | DL |
| Ben Stille | Nebraska | Jr. | DL |
| Joe Gaziano | Northwestern | Sr. | DL |
| Jordan Fuller | Ohio State | Sr. | DB |
| Blake Gillikin | Penn State | Sr. | P |
| Chris Orr | Wisconsin | Sr. | LB |
| Malcolm Holland | Arizona | Sr. | DB |
| Kyle Williams | Arizona State | Sr. | WR |
| Michael Saffell | California | Jr. | OL |
| Dallas Warmack | Oregon | Sr. | OL |
| Andrzej Hughes-Murray | Oregon State | Sr. | LB |
| Treyjohn Butler | Stanford | Sr. | DB |
| Michael Pittman, Jr. | USC | Sr. | WR |
| Britain Covey | Utah | Jr. | WR/ST |
| Nick Harris | Washington | Sr. | OL |
| Frederick Mauigoa | Washington State | Sr. | OL |
| Ray Lima | Iowa State | Sr. | DL |
| Bryce Torneden | Kansas | Sr. | DB |
| Denzel Goolsby | Kansas State | Sr. | DB |
| Kenneth Murray | Oklahoma | Jr. | LB |
| Matt Ammendola | Oklahoma State | Sr. | K |
| Kellton Hollins | TCU | Jr. | OL |
| Sam Ehlinger | Texas | Jr. | QB |
| Travis Bruffy | Texas Tech | Sr. | OL |
| George Campbell | West Virginia | Sr. | WR |
| Isaiah Sanders | Air Force | Sr. | QB |
| Kole Bailey | Boise State | Jr. | OL |
| Adam Prentice | Colorado State | Jr. | RB |
| Lucas Weber | Nevada | Sr. | LB |
| Teton Saltes | New Mexico | Jr. | OL |
| Parker Houston | San Diego State | Sr. | TE |
| Josh Love | San Jose State | Sr. | QB |
| Dominik Eberle | Utah State | Sr. | K |
| Tyriq Harris | Charlotte | Sr. | DL |
| Dante Cousart | Florida Atlantic | Jr. | WR |
| James Morgan | Florida International | Sr. | QB |
| Courtney Wallace | Louisiana Tech | Sr. | DL |
| Brenden Knox | Marshall | So. | RB |
| Khalil Brooks | Middle Tennessee | Sr. | LB |
| Mufu Taiwo | Old Dominion | Sr. | DL |
| Nick Leverett | Rice | Sr. | OL |
| Derron Gatewood | UTEP | Sr. | OL |
| Andrew Martel | UTSA | Sr. | LB |
| Tyler Witt | Western Kentucky | Jr. | OL |
| Alex Turner | East Carolina | Sr. | DL |
| Brady White | Memphis | Jr. | QB |
| Tyler Page | SMU | Jr. | WR |
| Matt Hennessy | Temple | Jr. | OL |
| Christian Montano | Tulane | Sr. | OL |
| Kelton Jordan Johnson | UCF | Sr. | OL |
| Matt Peart | Uconn | Sr. | OL |
| Sean Pollard | Clemson | Sr. | OL |
| Koby Quansah | Duke | Sr. | LB |
| DeCalon Brooks | Florida State | Jr. | LB |
| Jahaziel Lee | Georgia Tech | Sr. | OL/DL |
| Blanton Creque | Louisville | Sr. | K |
| Zach McCloud | Miami | Sr. | LB |
| James Smith-Williams | NC State | Sr. | DL |
| Tre Tipton | Pittsburgh | Sr. | WR |
| Andrew Armstrong | Syracuse | Sr. | LB |
| Bryce Hall | Virginia | Sr. | DB |
| Cade Carney | Wake Forest | Sr. | RB |
| Darrynton Evans | App State | Sr. | RB |
| Tajhea Chambers | Arkansas State | Jr. | LB |
| Uriah Leiataua | BYU | Jr. | DL |
| Sila Kelly | Coastal Carolina | Sr. | LB |
| Deuce Wallace | Louisiana | Jr. | DB |
| Jalen Elliott | Notre Dame | Sr. | DB |
| Brian Ankerson | South Alabama | Jr. | OL |
| Hunter "Hutch" White | Texas State | Sr. | WR/PR |
| John Lako | Akron | Sr. | LB |
| Riley Miller | Ball State | Sr. | WR |