Caleb Medford Named to Wuerffel Trophy/AFCA Good Works Team Watch Lists
DALLAS, Texas — Caleb Medford was named one of 111 nominees for the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy and the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, both awards combining academics and community service initiatives.
In 2021, Teton Saltes became The University of New Mexico’s first national award winner was he was named the recipient of the Wuerffel Trophy and was named the captain of the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.
Medford has been an intrumental part of the Thursday’s Heroes program throughout spring practice. He has also accompanied the squad on trips to UNM Children’s Hospital and on trips to various elementary schools for reading programs. Medford also is the top Mountain West returning receiver in terms of yards per catch.
Honoring college football’s most impactful leaders in community service, the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy is presented to the FBS player who best combines exemplary community service with leadership achievement on and off the field. National voters consider nominees from over 100 major universities. The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy brothers support each other’s efforts around the country.
Named for Danny Wuerffel, 1996 National Championship winning quarterback of the University of Florida Gators – who is renowned for his commitment to service and leadership – The Wuerffel Trophy is the premier major college football award that places the majority of its voting emphasis on Community Service.