Chestnut Hill, Mass. -- Boston College senior defensive back Justin Simmons was named to the Wuerffel Trophy Watch List, the All Sports Association announced on Wednesday. Simmons is one of 80 players named to the list.
The Wuerffel Trophy, known as "College Football's Premier Award for Community Service," is presented annually by the All Sports Association in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. 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.
Simmons returns as the Eagles top tackler after recording 76 in 2014, including 63 solo stops.