NC State Newsstand: Brandon Cleveland nominated for Wuerffel Trophy
NC State junior defensive tackle Brandon Cleveland spends his Mondays handing out pizza to the unhoused community in downtown Raleigh. In addition to that, he has helped raise money for the Feed the Pack Pantry, which helps unhoused students and those facing food insecurity.
Now, Cleveland has been recognized for his off the field work.
The Tampa, Fla.,, native was nominated for the 2024 AllState Wuerffel Trophy, it was announced Thursday. Cleveland is also nominated for the AFCA Good Works Team as one of the 111 FBS nominees honored for their community service efforts around the country.
The Wuerffel Trophy “embodies former Florida quarterback Danny Wuerffel’s commitment to being a humanitarian, while honoring student-athletes who are inspired to serve others and make positive impacts on society.”
The finalists will be selected by a national voting committee, which includes a fan vote, and will be announced during ESPN’s Home Depot College Football Awards Show on Dec. 12. The 2024 AllState Wuerffel Trophy will be presented on Feb. 1, 2025, at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta.
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Quote of the day
NC State graduate center Zeke Correll is focused on leaving his mark in Raleigh.
“I think it’s important for me to leave the offensive line room better than when I got here,” Correll said. “To me, that will mean that I made a meaningful change and impact on the guys around me. In order to raise a culture, you have to be willing to do things you haven’t done before. I think this season, we’re really excited because we put in the work and now it’s time to keep improving.”
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