El-Bakri selected as 2020 Wuerffel Trophy nominee

FORT WALTON BEACH, Florida  (Nov. 10, 2020) —  The Wuerffel Trophy announced Tuesday its 2020 nomination list from college football's Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS).  BYU senior defensive lineman Bracken El-Bakri is one of 97 nominees being recognized for the annual honor. 

The Wuerffel Trophy, known as "College Football's Premier Award for Community Service," is presented each February in Northwest Florida. Named after 1996 Heisman Trophy winning quarterback from the University of Florida, Danny Wuerffel, the Wuerffel Trophy exists to honor college football players who serve others, celebrate their positive impact on society, and inspire greater service in the world.

Known for his fun and giving personality, El-Bakri has participated in many community service opportunities as a member of the BYU football team and is always willing to contribute his time for others. On the field, El-Bakri leads all BYU defensive lineman and is third on the team overall with 34 tackles while adding 2.5 sacks to help BYU to an 8-0 record and No. 8 national ranking. 

"It is so uplifting to see that we've received 97 nominations for the 2020 Wuerffel Trophy, especially during these uncertain times," said Danny Wuerffel.  "College football is filled with high quality, high character student athletes, and our mission is to shine a spotlight on them and the work they do in their communities and around the world."