Illinois senior TE Michael Marchese was picked for the Wuerffel Trophy watch list, the committee announced. Marchese was nominated to the Allstate Good Works Team last week.

The Wuerffel Trophy

The Wuerffel Trophy is presented to the FBS player who best combines exemplary community service with leadership achievement on and off the field. 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.

• Last three winners: Teton Saltes (New Mexico), Jon Wassink (Western Michigan), Drue Tranquill (Notre Dame)

Michael Marchese | Wuerffel Watch List

• President of Illinois' Uplifting Athletes Chapter, helping organize the Illini's annual Lift for Life
• Volunteers at Challenger League softball game
• Volunteers at Champaign/Urbana food pantry 
• Volunteers at a local church 

Illini On Watch Lists (as of July 29)

• Michael Marchese - Wuerffel (community)
• Blake Hayes - Ray Guy (P)
• Jake Hansen - Bednarik (DPOY), Butkus (LB), Nagurski (DPOY)
• Chase Brown – Doak Walker (RB)
• Doug Kramer – Rimington (C), Outland (OL)
• Vederian Lowe – Outland (OL)