CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illinois junior Nick Allegretti was named a Wuerffel Trophy nominee, the award committee announced. The Wuerffel Trophy is known as "College Football's Premier Award for Community Service" and is presented annually to the Football Bowl Subdivision player who best combines exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievement.
Voting for the Wuerffel Trophy is performed by a national selection committee that includes college football television and print media, industry notables, former head coaches and prior Wuerffel Trophy recipients.
Allegretti also is on the watch list for the AFCA Good Works team, which honors a student-athlete's dedication to volunteerism, community involvement and enriching the lives of others.
• Two-time Academic All-Big Ten
• Helped Illinois' Uplifting Athletes chapter raise over $30,000 for charity at the Lift for Life event
• Uplifting Athletes Illinois chapter President
• Volunteered at Tom Jones Challenger League
• Named to Illinois' player council by Lovie Smith
• Freshman-Athlete Mentor
• Started all seven games this season, four at guard and three at center
• Started all 12 games as a sophomore in 2016, 11 at guard and one at center
• Played in 11 games as an offensive lineman (both C and G) and on special teams (FG protection) in 2015
