KENT — Kent State redshirt sophomore receiver Wayne Harris is one of 113 nominees nationwide on the watch list for the 2026 Wuerffel Trophy, college football’s top community service award.
The Wuerffel Trophy honors players who lead through community service while excelling in the classroom and on the field. It is named after former Florida quarterback Danny Wuerffel, the 1996 Heisman Trophy winner.
Kent State football player Wayne Harris
Harris’ service activities include food security through canned food drives and food recovery efforts, youth mentorship through Tru2U and Bulldog Boys and education through reading programs, the I Promise School and elementary school engagement. He saw action in all 12 games in 2025, caught a season-long 42-yard touchdown pass against Ball State and had a 59-yard punt return for a TD against Central Michigan.
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The Wuerffel Trophy finalists will be chosen by the trophy’s selection committee with input from a fan vote. The winner will be announced on Dec. 11.
Seven Kent State football players on Pro Football Network’s preseason All-MAC team
Hariis is one of seven Kent State football players on this this year’s Pro Football Network preseason All-Mid-American Conference team. He earned first team honors as a punter returner.
The Golden Flashers’ other selections are offensive linemen Mofe Adewole, defensive lineman Thomas Aden and kick returner Da’Realyst Clark on the first team, offensive lineman Jaxon Dunn on the second team and quarterback Dru DeShields and tight end Terik Mulder on the third team.
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