Tennessee football player Matthew Butler was named to the 2021 Wuerfel Trophy watch list Thursday.
Butler, a senior defensive lineman for the Volunteers, was one of 93 players named to the watch list. The award is named for former Florida quarterback Danny Wuerfel.
Wuerfel won the 1996 Heisman Trophy while playing for the Gators and head coach Steve Spurrier.
The award is presented annually to college football’s top community servant and exists to honor players who serve others and celebrates their positive impact on society and inspire greater service in the world.
During the last two seasons, Butler has recorded 88 tackles, six tackles for a loss, 4.5 sacks, three pass deflections and one forced fumble.
He has also excelled in the classroom, earning a spot on the Southeastern Conference Honor Roll four times. Butler also received all-region academic honors from the College Sports Information Directors of America in 2019.
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