Randall Named to Wuerffel Trophy Watch List

The Wuerffel Foundation announced today that running back Adam Randall has been named as one of 116 players on the watch list for the Wuerffel Trophy, presented annually in recognition of outstanding community service. Randall works extensively with his family’s Randall Foundation to invest in the youth of his home community of Horry County, S.C. He has also participated in service trips on two different continents — in South Africa in 2024 and in Italy in 2025 — in addition to his service domestically. 

Additional information from the Wuerffel Foundation is included below. Visit the 2025 Preseason Honors hub for more preseason accolades garnered by Clemson.

Atlanta, GA – July 31, 2025 – 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 21st 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 on 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):

OL Keylen Davis, Akron
DL LT Overton, Alabama
CB Ethan Johnson, App State
DB Genesis Smith, Arizona
WR Coben Bourguet, Arizona State
DL Cam Ball, Arkansas
WR Corey Rucker Jr., Arkansas State
OG Jeremiah Wright, Auburn
QB Kiael Kelly, Ball State
QB Sawyer Robertson, Baylor
LB Marco Notarainni, Boise State
RB Alex Broome, Boston College
QB Drew Pyne, Bowling Green
LB Red Murdock, Buffalo
NB/S Tanner Wall, BYU
TE Jeffery Johnson, Cal
DE/Edge Michael Heldman, Central Michigan
DE/Edge Braden Mullen, Charlotte
C Gavin Gerhardt, Cincinnati
RB Adam Randall, Clemson
NB/S Jayden Jackson, Coastal Carolina
RB Charlie Offerdahl, Colorado
WR Jake Thaw, Delaware
CB Chandler Rivers, Duke
RB Marlon Gunn Jr., East Carolina
DL Jefferson Adam, Eastern Michigan
NB/S Shamir Sterlin, FIU
QB DJ Lagway, Florida
QB Caden Veltkamp, Florida Atlantic
OL Richie Leonard IV, Florida State
WR Jordan Brown, Fresno State
DL Jordan Hall, Georgia
OG Pichon Wimbley, Georgia Southern
QB Haynes King, Georgia Tech
LB Kenenna Odeluga, Illinois
QB Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
OL Gennings Ducker, Iowa
QB Rocco Becht, Iowa State
QB Blake Kendall, James Madison
TE Leyton Cure, Kansas
DT Damian Ilalio, Kansas State
DB JeRico Washington, Jr., Kennesaw State
DL Mattheus Carroll, Kent State
TE Josh Kattus, Kentucky
NB/S Elijah Auguste, Liberty
TE Caden Jensen, Louisiana
TE Eli Finley, Louisiana Tech
DL Clev Lubin, Louisville
LB Harold Perkins JR, LSU
TE Toby Payne, Marshall
LS Ethan Gough, Maryland
LB Donovan Mathena, Memphis
OT Francis Mauigoa, Miami
LB Jordan Hall, Michigan State
QB Nicholas Vattiato, Middle Tennessee
DL Anthony Smith, Minnesota
OL Jacoby Jackson, Mississippi State
C Connor Tollison, Missouri
DT Brandon Cleveland, NC State
OT Teddy Prochazka, Nebraska
OL Abiathar Curry, NIU
WR Landon Sides, North Texas
DL Najee Story, Northwestern
OL Aamil Wagner, Notre Dame
LB Sonny Styles, Ohio State
DB Robert Spears-Jennings, Oklahoma
LB Koa Naotala, Old Dominion
OT Diego Pounds, Ole Miss
OL Matthew Bedford, Oregon
LS Dylan Black, Oregon State
OL Cooper Cousins, Penn State
QB Eli Holstein, Pitt
RB Devin Mockobee, Purdue
NB/S Plae Wyatt, Rice
K Jai Patel, Rutgers
LB Taniela Latu, San Jose State
LB Alexander Kilgore, SMU
WR Devin Voisin, South Alabama
RB Oscar Adaway III, South Carolina
QB Braylon Braxton, Southern Miss
TE Sam Roush, Stanford
LB Derek McDonald, Syracuse
DE/Edge Paul Oyewale, TCU
NB/S Willy Love, Temple
DT Bryson Eason, Tennessee
DB Michael Taafe, Texas
DL Albert Regis, Texas A&M
RB Lincoln Pare, Texas State
QB Behren Morton, Texas Tech
OL Matt Hofer, Toledo
TE Ty Thompson, Tulane
QB Stephen Kittleman, Tulsa
DT Denver Warren, UAB
OL Paul Rubelt, UCF
OL Julian Armella, UCLA
OG Elijah Fisher, ULM
OL Brock Taylor, UMass
DB Will Hardy, UNC
QB Cameron Friel, UNLV
LB Anthony Beavers Jr., USC
WR Christian Helms, USF
QB Devon Dampier, Utah
LB Bronson Olevao Jr., Utah State
OL Tyrone McDuffie III, UTEP
DE/Edge Camron Cooper, UTSA
NB/S Marlen Sewell, Vanderbilt
LB Stevie Bracey, Virginia
NB/S Tyson Flowers, Virginia Tech
DB Zamari Stevenson, Wake Forest
DE/Edge Zach Durfee, Washington
QB Zevi Eckhaus, Washington State
QB Nicco Marchiol, West Virginia
DL Tyson Lee, Western Michigan
CB Ricardo Hallman, Wisconsin
OT Marshall Jackson, WKU
TE Evan Svoboda, Wyoming

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; Nick Dawkins – Penn State – 2024.

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 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 NCFAA.org 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