Auburn’s Jeremiah Wright named to Wuerffel Trophy watch record – Auburn Tigers

AUBURN, Ala. – Auburn senior offensive lineman Jeremiah Wright has been named to the 2025 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy watch record, the Wuerffel Foundation introduced Thursday.

Established in 2005, the Wuerffel Trophy acknowledges school soccer gamers from throughout the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) who exemplify neighborhood service, tutorial excellence and athletic achievement.

A 6-5, 348-guard from Selma, Alabama, Wright is energetic in neighborhood service, each on the Plains and in his hometown whereas additionally changing into a father with the start of his son, Jeremiah Jr, on July 17.  

“It woke me up some more and gave me another reason to go hard,” Wright mentioned of fatherhood. “It’s been fun for me, watching my son grow.”

Widely thought to be school soccer’s premier award for neighborhood service, the Wuerffel Trophy celebrates student-athletes who use their platforms to serve others and create constructive change. Named after 1996 Heisman Trophy winner and University of Florida quarterback Danny Wuerffel, who turned his soccer success right into a lifelong mission of service, the award displays his legacy of management and humanitarianism. This 12 months marks the 21^st anniversary of the trophy’s founding.

“Every year, I’m deeply moved by these student-athletes,”, Wuerffel mentioned. “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 12 months, the Wuerffel Foundation is partnering with Allstate to unite school soccer’s high neighborhood service honors via the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.

Eleven student-athletes from the Watch List might be named to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team and function semifinalists for the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy.

The 2025 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy finalists and recipient might be chosen by a nationwide voting committee, with enter from a fan vote. The 2025 recipient may also function Captain of the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team and might be introduced reside on The Home Depot College Football Awards present Dec. 12 on ESPN. The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Presentation Gala will comply with on Jan. 31, 2026, on the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta.