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Danny Wuerffel turns Trevor Etienne transfer into positive

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Gators legend Danny Wuerffel is turning the transfer portal into something positive this holiday season. On Wednesday, the Florida Heisman winner and National Champion took to X (formerly Twitter) with an offer for Gators fans.

“Any Gator fans wanting to trade their 7 jersey from this season for a timeless, autographed 7 Wuerffel jersey? My foundation will donate to the first 10 fans who DM @wuerffelfdn. Happy New Year and #GoGators!”

The chance to get a signed jersey from a Heisman winner and National Champion is one that will certainly get the attention of Gator fans.

Wuerffel was responding to a tweet that was asking, in lieu of Trevor Etienne transferring to Georgia, would fans be less inclined to purchase player-specific gear?

On June 12, 2020, Florida passed a law granting NIL (name, image, and likeness) rights to college athletes with an effective date of July 1, 2021, the earliest of any state law at this point. Student-athletes are now able to profit from their name, image, and likeness and one of the more popular ways has been schools and players selling player-specific jerseys.

On the website, Athlete’s Thread (a company that is a licensed vendor and created by a Florida alum), a black Trevor Etienne jersey was the third most popular Florida Gators item, behind two items depicting Ricky Pearsall’s one-handed catch against Charlotte in 2023.

With players being able to transfer freely now, some fans who want to support the student-athletes will be left with hundreds of dollars in player-specific merchandise of players who no longer attend the school they cheer for.

Wuerffel is taking the opportunity to turn a negative situation into a positive one.

More on Danny Wuerffel and Dream Street Foundation & the Wuerffel Foundation

At the University of Florida, Wuerffel led the Gators to four SEC Championships and the 1996 National Championship. Wuerffel set 17 NCAA and UF records, led the nation in touchdown passes, earned the SEC Player of the Year title, and won the Heisman Trophy in 1996.

The Wuerffel Foundation exists to support Danny Wuerffel’s life mission to Inspire Greater Service and Unity in our Communities. A recognized humanitarian, Danny counsels and mentors community leaders and facilitates introductions to philanthropically-minded supporters.

Desire Street Ministries originated in 1990 in the Desire neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.

Today the non-profit coaches and cares for ministry leaders in multiple neighborhoods across multiple states and beyond. We walk with leaders through the ups and downs of ministry in neighborhoods where God sees the beauty and is working there to revitalize the community.

You can find more information and donate to the Danny Wuerrfel Foundation or Desire Street Ministries here.

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