JONESBORO, Ark. (7/13/16) – Arkansas State junior defensive back Blaise Taylor has been named one of 88 Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) student-athletes for the Wuerffel Trophy, presented annually to the nation’s top community servant.
The All Sports Association in Fort Walton Beach Florida presents the Wuerffel Trophy, known as “College Football’s Premier Award for Community Service,” annually. Named after 1996 Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Danny Wuerffel from the University of Florida, the Wuerffel Trophy is awarded to the FBS player that best combines exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievement.
Taylor has been active in several community service projects since coming to Jonesboro and has been a leader in organizing events for his fellow teammates.