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Franklin Selected Wuerffel Trophy Semifinalist

ATLANTA – Duke graduate Ja'Mion Franklin is one of eight semifinalists for the 2023 Wuerffel Trophy, according to an announcement by the organization Thursday.

College Football's Premier Award for Community Service, and one of the most meaningful awards in collegiate sports, The Wuerffel Trophy is named after Danny Wuerffel, the 1996 Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback from the University of Florida who pivoted his success on the football field into a lifetime of service. The Wuerffel Trophy embodies Danny's commitment to being a humanitarian, while honoring student-athletes who serve others and make a positive impact on society.