One of Colorado football’s top leaders, defensive lineman Shane Cokes was named to the 2024 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy watch list Thursday.
The award is presented annually to the Football Bowl Subdivision player who “best combines exemplary community service with leadership and performance on and off the field,” according to the Wuerfell Trophy website.
Cokes, a graduate student, began his college career at Dartmouth before transferring to Colorado prior to last season. With the Big Green, he earned the team’s 2021 Charles (Stubbie) ’42 Pearson Award in recognition of his character, on-campus leadership, high academic standing and on-field performance.
As one of the Buffaloes’ top player leaders, Cokes wore an “L” on his jersey last season and started in nine of Colorado’s 12 games. The 6-foot-3, 275-pound lineman recorded 29 total tackles.
Cokes was one of several Colorado players who volunteered at a local food bank in June:
Had an amazing time today at Community Food Share! There is nothing better than helping those in need and supporting them by packing meals and providing help wherever we can as a community. To support CU athletes and work with us, visit https://t.co/27KJWw55cN pic.twitter.com/hiBKAuKJ94
— Shane Cokes (@ShaneCokes) June 25, 2024
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