SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Junior offensive lineman Aamil Wagner has been selected to the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List, which recognizes college football players from across the Football Bowl Subdivision who exemplify community service, academic excellence and athletic achievement.
Wagner is also a nominee for the 2025 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team and a member of the Outland Trophy Watch List.
Notre Dame has had one winner of the Wuerffel Trophy: linebacker Drue Tranquill in 2018. The Irish have had several finalists, including two in the past two years – linebacker JD Bertrand (2023) and linebacker Jack Kiser (2024). Tranquill was also a finalist in 2017, and linebacker Brandon Hoyte was a finalist in 2005.
Wagner leads initiatives to improve the lives of athletes off the field, from youth athletics to collegiate student-athletes. He is heavily involved in the leadership of player development initiatives at Notre Dame which support in the areas of goal-setting, relationship-building, networking, leadership, financial planning and performance.
He also serves as the president of the Notre Dame chapter of Uplifting Athletes, an organization which supports the rare disease community and their families through local outreach, events and fundraising. Through the organization, Wagner has planned events and stayed in direct contact with families.
In addition, he is a regular volunteer at his local senior center, homeless shelter and church. He has also worked with Just a Pair of Shoes, which provides community youth a new pair of shoes, near his hometown. On campus, Wagner is a member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Council and Notre Dame Christian Athletes.
In 2024, Wagner was honored with the 2024 Notre Dame Football Scholar-Athlete Award and started all 16 games for the Irish en route to a National Championship appearance. Notre Dame’s rushing offense ranked No. 4 among the Power 4 in yards per carry (5.66), ranking No. 7 among all FBS teams. The Irish ranked No. 6 among Power 4 teams in rushing offense (210.8).