Central Michigan senior defensive end Mitch Stanitzek has been named to the 2018 Wuerffel Trophy watch list.
The Wuerffel Trophy is given to the player who best combines exemplary community service, plus athletic and academic achievement.
Named after 1996 Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Danny Wuerffel, the award is a prestigious honor.
From West Catholic High School in Grand Rapids, Stanitzek's volunteer list is off the charts, attending Mount Pleasant Schools as a business administration, Special Olympics, Humane Animal Treatment Society and much more.
In the classroom, Stanitzek finished his undergraduate degree with a 3.74 grade point average.