Kaimon Rucker, Elijah Green Named To Wuerffel Trophy Watch List

Posted Aug 3, 2023
North Carolina senior defensive end Kaimon Rucker and junior running back Elijah Green were named to the 2023 Wuerffel Trophy watch list, the award's committee announced on Thursday. The Wuerffel Trophy is presented annually to the FBS player who best combines exemplary community service with leadership achievement on and off the football field. (GoHeels.com)

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