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Business Wire
31-07-2025
- Sport
- Business Wire
Record 116 nominees named to 2025 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List, College Football's Premier Award for Community Service
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Wuerffel Foundation today announced a record 116 nominees to the 2025 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List, recognizing college football players from across the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) who exemplify community service, academic excellence and athletic achievement. Widely regarded as college football's premier award for community service, the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy celebrates student-athletes who use their platforms to serve others and create positive change. Named after 1996 Heisman Trophy winner and University of Florida quarterback Danny Wuerffel, who turned his football success into a lifelong mission of service, the award reflects his legacy of leadership and humanitarianism. This year marks the 21 st anniversary of the trophy's founding. 'Every year, I'm deeply moved by these student-athletes,' said Danny Wuerffel. 'They lead with their heart. Each of our nominees is making a real difference in the lives of others, and their stories remind us what true greatness looks like.' For the second consecutive year, the Wuerffel Foundation is partnering with Allstate to unite college football's top community service honors through the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®. Eleven student-athletes from the Watch List will be named to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team and serve as semifinalists for the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy. The 2025 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy finalists and recipient will be selected by a national voting committee, with input from a fan vote. The 2025 recipient will also serve as Captain of the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team and will be announced live on The Home Depot College Football Awards show December 12th, airing on ESPN. The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Presentation Gala will follow on January 31, 2026, at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. Penn State's Nick Dawkins, the 2024 recipient, joined Wuerffel in New York City for the 2024 Heisman Trophy ceremonies – a tradition the 2025 recipient will continue. The 2025 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List nominees from Football Bowl Subdivision are (alphabetically by college): Keylen Davis Akron OL R-JR LT Overton Alabama DL SR Ethan Johnson App State CB SR Genesis Smith Arizona DB JR Coben Bourguet Arizona State WR R-SR Cam Ball Arkansas DL R-SR Corey Rucker Jr. Arkansas State WR R-SR Jeremiah Wright Auburn OG 5th Kiael Kelly Ball State QB R-SR Sawyer Robertson Baylor QB R-SR Marco Notarainni Boise State LB R-SR Alex Broome Boston College RB R-JR Drew Pyne Bowling Green QB Grad Red Murdock Buffalo LB Grad Tanner Wall BYU NB/S R-SR Jeffrey Johnson Cal TE R-SR Michael Heldman Central Michigan DE/Edge SR Braden Mullen Charlotte DE/Edge R-SR Gavin Gerhardt Cincinnati C 6th Year Adam Randall Clemson RB Grad Jayden Jackson Coastal Carolina NB/S R-SR Charlie Offerdahl Colorado RB SR Jake Thaw Delaware WR Grad Chandler Rivers Duke CB SR Marlon Gunn Jr. East Carolina RB SR Jefferson Adam Eastern Michigan DL SR Shamir Sterlin FIU NB/S R-FR DJ Lagway Florida QB SO Caden Veltkamp Florida Atlantic QB R-JR Richie Leonard IV Florida State OL R-SR Jordan Brown Fresno State WR SR Jordan Hall Georgia DL JR Pichon Wimbley Georgia Southern OG SR Haynes King Georgia Tech QB R-SR Kenenna Odeluga Illinois LB SR Fernando Mendoza Indiana QB R-JR Gennings Dunker Iowa OL SR Rocco Becht Iowa State QB R-JR Blake Kendall James Madison QB R-JR Leyton Cure Kansas TE R-SR Damian Ilalio Kansas State DT SR JeRico Washington, Jr. Kennesaw State DB R-SO Mattheus Carroll Kent State DL Grad Josh Kattus Kentucky TE SR Elijah Auguste Liberty NB/S SR Caden Jensen Louisiana TE R-SO Eli Finley Louisiana Tech TE JR Clev Lubin Louisville DL R-SR Harold Perkins JR LSU LB R-JR Toby Payne Marshall TE R-JR Ethan Gough Maryland LS R-SR Donovan Mathena Memphis LB R-JR Francis Mauigoa Miami OT JR Jordan Hall Michigan State LB JR Nicholas Vattiato Middle Tennessee QB 5th Year Anthony Smith Minnesota DL R-JR Jacoby Jackson Mississippi State OL SR Connor Tollison Missouri C Grad Brandon Cleveland NC State DT SR Teddy Prochazka Nebraska OL R-SR Abiathar Curry NIU OL R-JR Landon Sides North Texas WR JR Najee Story Northwestern DL Grad Aamil Wagner Notre Dame OL R-JR Sonny Styles Ohio State LB SR Robert Spears-Jennings Oklahoma DB SR Koa Naotala Old Dominion LB R-JR Diego Pounds Ole Miss OT SR Matthew Bedford Oregon OL 6th Dylan Black Oregon State LS R-SR Cooper Cousins Penn State OL SO Eli Holstein Pitt QB R-SO Devin Mockobee Purdue RB JR Plae Wyatt Rice NB/S R-SR Jai Patel Rutgers K SR Taniela Latu San Jose State LB R-SR Alexander Kilgore SMU LB JR Devin Voisin South Alabama WR Grad Oscar Adaway III South Carolina RB Grad Braylon Braxton Southern Miss QB R-SR Sam Roush Stanford TE SR Derek McDonald Syracuse LB R-SR Paul Oyewale TCU DE/Edge JR Willy Love Temple NB/S SO Bryson Eason Tennessee DT R-SR Michael Taafe Texas DB SR Albert Regis Texas A&M DL Grad Lincoln Pare Texas State RB R-SR Behren Morton Texas Tech QB SR Matt Hofer Toledo OL R-FR Ty Thompson Tulane TE R-SR Stephen Kittleman Tulsa QB R-SR Denver Warren UAB DT R-SR Paul Rubelt UCF OL 5th Julian Armella UCLA OL R-JR Elijah Fisher ULM OG R-SR Brock Taylor UMass OL R-SO Will Hardy UNC DB Grad Cameron Friel UNLV QB SR Anthony Beavers Jr. USC LB R-SR Christian Helms USF WR Grad Devon Dampier Utah QB JR Bronson Olevao Jr. Utah State LB JR Tyrone McDuffie III UTEP OL R-SO Camron Cooper UTSA DE/Edge R-JR Marlen Sewell Vanderbilt NB/S Grad Stevie Bracey Virginia LB SR Tyson Flowers Virginia Tech S R-JR Zamari Stevenson Wake Forest DB R-JR Zach Durfee Washington DE/Edge SR Zevi Eckhaus Washington State QB R-SR Nicco Marchiol West Virginia QB R-JR Tyson Lee Western Michigan DL R-SR Ricardo Hallman Wisconsin CB R-JR Marshall Jackson WKU OT R-SR Evan Svoboda Wyoming TE SR Expand Past recipients of the Wuerffel Trophy include Rudy Niswanger – LSU – 2005; Joel Penton – Ohio State – 2006; Paul Smith – Tulsa – 2007; Tim Tebow – Florida – 2008; Tim Hiller – Western Michigan – 2009; Sam Acho – Texas – 2010; Barrett Jones – Alabama – 2011; Matt Barkley – USC – 2012; Gabe Ikard – Oklahoma – 2013; Deterrian Shackelford – Ole Miss – 2014; Ty Darlington – Oklahoma – 2015; Trevor Knight – Texas A&M – 2016; Courtney Love – Kentucky - 2017; Drue Tranquill – Notre Dame – 2018; Jon Wassink – Western Michigan – 2019; Teton Saltes – New Mexico – 2020; Isaiah Sanders – Stanford – 2021; Dillan Gibbons – Florida State – 2022; Ladd McConkey – Georgia – 2023; and Nick Dawkins – Penn State – 2024. The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy is also supported by its corporate partners Dart Container Corporation/Solo Cup and Herff Jones. About the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy, a member of the National College Football Awards Association, is college football's premier award for community service. The trophy is presented annually by the Wuerffel Foundation to the FBS player who best combines exemplary community service with leadership and performance on and off the field. Named after Heisman Trophy winner and College Football Hall of Famer, Danny Wuerffel, the award honors his commitment to inspiring greater service and unity in the world. Established in 2005, the Wuerffel Trophy is celebrating its 21st anniversary this year. Wuerffel led the University of Florida to four SEC Championships and the 1996 National Championship. As a humanitarian, he continues to inspire leaders to positively impact their communities. Danny currently serves as President of the Wuerffel Foundation and Executive Director of Desire Street Ministries. An avid pickleball player, he was drafted as a professional within the National Pickleball League and hosts celebrity pro-am 'PickleBowl' tournaments. About the NCFAA The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy is a member of the National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA), which encompasses college football's most prestigious awards. The NCFAA's 25 awards have honored more than 950 recipients since 1935. Visit for more information. NCFAA Watch List remaining calendar: Fri., Aug. 1: Lou Groza Award/Ray Guy Award Mon., Aug. 4: Walter Camp Award Tue., Aug. 5: Doak Walker Award Wed., Aug. 6: Biletnikoff Award Thu., Aug. 7: Davey O'Brien Award Fri., Aug. 8: Mackey Award/Rimington Trophy Mon., Aug. 11: Bednarik Award
USA Today
24-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Previewing the 2025 season for Penn State center Nick Dawkins with his player profile
Previewing the 2025 season for Penn State center Nick Dawkins with his player profile Going into the 2025 football season, Nittany Lions Wire will examine each player listed on the Penn State roster. Over the preseason, each profile will cover the player's background, how recruiting websites rated them coming out of high school, and what role they will play for James Franklin this season. Entering his sixth year, center Nick Dawkins has grown into a vocal presence in the offense. The son of NBA legend Darryl Dawkins, he's earned the respect of teammates and coaches for his leadership and consistency. Here's a deep dive into Dawkins as he prepares for his last ride in Happy Valley. Preseason Player Profile Hometown: Allentown, Pennsylvania Height: 6-4 Weight: 297 lb Class in 2025: Redshirt senior Recruiting Rankings Class of 2020: Consensus 3-star recruit, No. 57 guard per 247Sports Dawkins received offers from Tennessee, Louisville, Pitt and others, but opted to head to Happy Valley with a commitment in April 2019. Depth Chart Overview Dawkins solidified his role as Penn State's starting center in 2024, starting all 16 games while earning All-Big Ten honorable mention honors. With his rare sixth year of eligibility, Dawkins returns as a leader of the offensive line, anchoring a unit that must replace guard Sal Wormley. The Nittany Lions have plenty of depth on the line, but it's unlikely Dawkins gets usurped in the starting rotation.
