The Wuerffel Foundation announced today that linebacker Barrett Carter has been named as one of 111 players on the watch list for the Wuerffel Trophy, presented annually in recognition of outstanding community service.
College Football’s Premier Award for Community Service and one of the most meaningful awards in collegiate sports, The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy is named after Danny Wuerffel, the 1996 Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback from the University of Florida who parlayed his success on the football field into a lifetime of service. The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy embodies Wuerffel’s commitment to being a humanitarian, while honoring student-athletes who are inspired to serve others and make positive impacts on society. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Trophy’s founding, and the Foundation will recognize the first nineteen recipients throughout the fall season.
“I am deeply honored to see such outstanding individuals nominated for this year’s Allstate Wuerffel Trophy,” said Wuerffel. “Their commitment to serving others and making a positive impact in their communities is truly inspiring. Throughout my life and career, I have always believed in the importance of putting others before yourself and striving to make a difference. These nominees exemplify those values, and I am proud to celebrate their dedication to humanitarian efforts and selfless service.”
Announced recently, the Wuerffel Foundation partnered with Allstate to unify college football’s highest community service honors. Eleven of the Watch List nominees will be named to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team and will be Allstate Wuerffel Trophy semifinalists.
The 2024 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy finalists and recipient will be selected by an illustrious national voting committee, including a fan vote component, and announced on ESPN’s Home Depot College Football Awards Show on December 12th. The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Presentation Gala will take place February 1, 2025, at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta.
San Diego Chargers’ Wide Receiver and former University of Georgia Bulldog, Ladd McConkey, received the Trophy in 2023. Like McConkey, the 2024 recipient will be invited to join Wuerffel in New York City to attend the Heisman Trophy ceremonies, including the press conference, televised announcement show, and gala.
The 2024 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List nominees from Football Bowl Subdivision (D1) are (alphabetically by college):
Name, College, Position, Year
Tim Keenan III, Alabama, DL, JR
Anderson Castle, Appalachian State, RB, JR
Noah Fifita, Arizona, QB, SO
Leif Fautanu, Arizona State, C, SR
Cam Ball, Arkansas, DL, JR
Justin Parks, Arkansas State, S, SR
Andre Miller, Army, DL, SR
Luke Deal, Auburn, TE, GR
Kyler Jordan, Baylor, OLB, JR
Alexander Teubner, Boise State, S, GR
Donovan Ezeiruaku, Boston College, DE, SR
Jordan Oladokun, Bowling Green, CB, SR
Taji Johnson, Buffalo, WR, GR
Connor Pay, BYU, C, SR
Jaydn Ott, California, RB, JR
Dominic Serapiglia, Central Michigan, OL, GR
Bryce Kennon, Charlotte, TE, SR
Luke Kandra, Cincinnati, OL, SR
Barrett Carter, Clemson, LB, SR
Shane Cokes, Colorado, DL, GR
Elijah Morris, East Carolina, DL, SR
David Carter Jr., Eastern Michigan, DB, SR
Jacob Merrifield, FAU, DL, JR
Graham Mertz, Florida, QB, R-SR
Maurice Smith, Florida State, OL, SR
Dean Clark, Fresno State, S, GR
Malaki Starks, Georgia, DB, JR
David Dallas, Georgia Southern, QB, R-SO
Clayton Powell-Lee, Georgia Tech, DB, JR
Brayden Schager, Hawaii, QB, SR
Kenenna Odeluga, Illinois, LB, JR
James Bomba, Indiana, TE, JR
Jay Higgins, Iowa, LB, SR
Beau Freyler, Iowa State, DB, SR
Jacob Dobbs, James Madison, LB, GR
Jared Casey, Kansas, TE, SR
Austin Moore, Kansas State, LB, SR
Cam Golden, Kent State, OT, GR
J.J. Weaver, Kentucky, OLB, GR
Quinton Cooley, Liberty, RB, SR
K.C. Ossai, Louisiana, LB, SR
Zach Zimos, Louisiana Tech, LB, SR
Ashton Gillotte, Louisville, DL, SR
Will Campbell, LSU, OT, JR
Logan Osburn, Marshall, C, SR
Dante Trader Jr., Maryland, DB, SR
An’Darius Coffey, Memphis, DB, SR
Jaden Harris, Miami, DB, SO
Davis Warren, Michigan, QB, SR
Nathan Carter, Michigan State, RB, SR
Nicholas Vattiato, Middle Tennessee, QB, JR
Mark Crawford, Minnesota, P, SR
Nick Barr-Mira, Mississippi State, K, SR
Kristian Williams, Missouri, DT, GR
Brandon Cleveland, NC State, DT, JR
Isaac Gifford, Nebraska, DB, SR
Patrick Garwo III, Nevada, RB, SR
Caleb Medford, New Mexico, WR, JR
Allen Ortiz, New Mexico State, WR, SR
Kaimon Rucker, North Carolina, Rush, GR
Jett Duncan, North Texas, OL, SR
Cade Haberman, Northern Illinois, DT, SR
Xander Mueller, Northwestern, LB, GR
Jack Kiser, Notre Dame, LB, SR
Seth McLaughlin, Ohio State, C, GR
Gavin Sawchuk, Oklahoma, RB, SO
Alan Bowman, Oklahoma State, QB, GR
Stephon Dubose-Bourne, Old Dominion, OL, R-JR
JJ Pegues, Ole Miss, DT, SR
Matthew Bedford, Oregon, OL, GR
Josh Green, Oregon State, P, SR
Nick Dawkins, Penn State, OL, R-SR
Brandon George, Pitt, LB, GR
Gus Hartwig, Purdue, C, SR
Dean Connors, Rice, RB, SR
Mekhi Shaw, San Diego State, WR, SR
Jalen Apalit-Williams, San Jose State, S, GR
Jonathan McGill, SMU, S, GR
Jaden Voisin, South Alabama, S, SR
Alex Huntley, South Carolina, DT, SR
Tristan Sinclair, Stanford, ILB, GR
Justin Barron, Syracuse, DB, SR
NaNa Osafo-Mensah, TCU, DL, SR
Andrew McIlquham, Temple, LS, SR
Bru McCoy, Tennessee, WR, SR
Hayden Conner, Texas, OL, SR
Albert Regis, Texas A&M, DL, JR
Tahj Brooks, Texas Tech, RB, SR
Michael Denning, Toledo, PK, GR
Peyton Higgins, Troy, WR, JR
Patrick Jenkins, Tulane, DL, SR
Zaire Flournoy, UAB, OL, JR
William Wells, UCF, DB, SR
Chase Griffin, UCLA, QB, GR
Valentin Senn, UConn, OL, SR
Jackson Woodard, UNLV, LB, SR
Zachariah Branch, USC, WR, SO
Immanuel Hickman, USF, DT, SR
Tao Johnson, Utah, S, SO
Jacob Garcia, Utah State, LS, GR
De’Corian “JT” Clark, UTSA, WR, GR
Richie Hoskins, Vanderbilt, WR, SR
Will Bettridge, Virginia, PK, JR
Jaylin Lane, Virginia Tech, WR, GR
Justin Cody, Wake Forest, DL, SR
Dean Janikowski, Washington State, K, GR
Garrett Greene, West Virginia, QB, SR
Dalvin Smith, Western Kentucky, WR, SR
Boone Bonnema, Western Michigan, LB, GR
Hunter Wohler, Wisconsin, S, SR
Will Pelissier, Wyoming, WR, GR
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 and Ladd McConkey – Georgia – 2023.
The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy is also supported by its corporate partners Dart Container Corporation/Solo Cup and Herff Jones.
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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 20th 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.
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About the NCFAA
The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy is a member of the National College Football Awards Association. Founded in 1997, the NCFAA includes college football’s most prestigious awards, and its 24 awards have honored more than 900 recipients dating back to 1935. For more information about the NCFAA and its award programs, visit the NCFAA.org or follow on X at @NCFAA.
Sixteen NCFAA members are unveiling preseason watch lists over a 15-day period as the association spearheads a coordinated effort to promote each award’s preseason candidates. Following is the remaining 2024 preseason watch list calendar:
Fri., Aug. 2: Lou Groza Award/Ray Guy Award
Mon., Aug. 5: Walter Camp Award
Tue., Aug. 6: Doak Walker Award
Wed., Aug. 7: Biletnikoff Award
Thu., Aug. 8: Davey O’Brien Award
Fri., Aug. 9: Mackey Award/Rimington Trophy
Mon., Aug. 12: Bednarik Award
Tue., Aug. 13: Butkus Award