MSU fifth-year senior tight end Josiah Price was slated as a semifinalist for the 2016 Wuerffel Trophy, which is awarded to the “Football Bowl Subdivision player who best combines exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievement," according to a release from MSU Athletics.
The Wuerffel Trophy has been awarded since 2005, according to the release, and is considered “College Football’s Premier Award for Community Service.”
Past winners of the award include USC's Matt Barkley in 2012 and Heisman Trophy winner, Florida’s Tim Tebow in 2008.
“Price simply has a passion to help others in the community,” according to a press release from MSU.