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Flowe Recognized on Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List
8/12/2026 4:05:00 PM | Football
ATLANTA – After being named a nominee for the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team in July, James Madison safety KJ Flowe added Wuerffel Trophy Watch List honors to his name, as announced by the organization.
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The award honors Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) players who lead through community service while excelling in the classroom and on the field. Flowe is the fourth Duke to be tabbed to the list, joining Camden Wise (2023), Jacob Dobbs (2024), and Blake Kendall (2025).
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The Charlotte, N.C. native has made a profound impact on the youth of Harrisonburg and the surrounding area through his community service endeavors. Flowe also makes regular trips to William Perry Elementary School in Waynesboro, Va., mentoring fourth- and fifth-graders in his free time.
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He, along with other leaders on the James Madison football team, has also formed a bond with John Paul Macri, a youth of a JMU alum who was diagnosed with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) – a rare and aggressive type of brain tumor. Flowe and teammates have been incredibly close with John Paul and his family, frequently checking in with them and hosting them when they visit campus.
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As college football's premier award for community service, the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy recognizes student-athletes who use their platforms to serve others and make a positive impact in their communities. Named after Danny Wuerffel, the 1996 Heisman Trophy winner and former University of Florida quarterback, the award reflects his lifelong commitment to leadership, service and unity.
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Among the 113 nominees, the Big Ten leads all conferences with 18 nominees, followed by the ACC and SEC each with 16 nominees, and the Big 12 with 15 nominees.
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Joining Flowe from the Sun Belt Conference was Colton Phares (App State), Chauncy Cobb (Arkansas State), Colin Alexander (Georgia Southern), Caden Jensen (Louisiana), Eli Finley (Louisiana Tech), Carlos Del Rio-Wilson (Marshall), Koa Naotala (Old Dominion), Baxter Turner (South Alabama), Tucker Kilcrease (Troy), and Drew Hutchison (ULM).
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For the third consecutive year, the Wuerffel Foundation is partnering with Allstate and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) to unite college football's top community service honors with the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®. In September, 11 student-athletes from the Watch List will be named to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team and become semifinalists for the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy.
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The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy finalists will be selected by the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy National Selection Committee, with input from a fan vote. The 2026 recipient will be announced live on The Home Depot College Football Awards show on December 11 and also serve as captain of the 2026 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.
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The 2026 recipient and finalists will be invited to join Wuerffel in New York City for the Heisman Trophy events, including the Wuerffel Foundation's PickleBowl: Heisman Edition.
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The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Presentation Gala will follow in February 2027 at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta.
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The award honors Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) players who lead through community service while excelling in the classroom and on the field. Flowe is the fourth Duke to be tabbed to the list, joining Camden Wise (2023), Jacob Dobbs (2024), and Blake Kendall (2025).
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The Charlotte, N.C. native has made a profound impact on the youth of Harrisonburg and the surrounding area through his community service endeavors. Flowe also makes regular trips to William Perry Elementary School in Waynesboro, Va., mentoring fourth- and fifth-graders in his free time.
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He, along with other leaders on the James Madison football team, has also formed a bond with John Paul Macri, a youth of a JMU alum who was diagnosed with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) – a rare and aggressive type of brain tumor. Flowe and teammates have been incredibly close with John Paul and his family, frequently checking in with them and hosting them when they visit campus.
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As college football's premier award for community service, the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy recognizes student-athletes who use their platforms to serve others and make a positive impact in their communities. Named after Danny Wuerffel, the 1996 Heisman Trophy winner and former University of Florida quarterback, the award reflects his lifelong commitment to leadership, service and unity.
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Among the 113 nominees, the Big Ten leads all conferences with 18 nominees, followed by the ACC and SEC each with 16 nominees, and the Big 12 with 15 nominees.
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Joining Flowe from the Sun Belt Conference was Colton Phares (App State), Chauncy Cobb (Arkansas State), Colin Alexander (Georgia Southern), Caden Jensen (Louisiana), Eli Finley (Louisiana Tech), Carlos Del Rio-Wilson (Marshall), Koa Naotala (Old Dominion), Baxter Turner (South Alabama), Tucker Kilcrease (Troy), and Drew Hutchison (ULM).
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For the third consecutive year, the Wuerffel Foundation is partnering with Allstate and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) to unite college football's top community service honors with the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®. In September, 11 student-athletes from the Watch List will be named to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team and become semifinalists for the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy.
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The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy finalists will be selected by the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy National Selection Committee, with input from a fan vote. The 2026 recipient will be announced live on The Home Depot College Football Awards show on December 11 and also serve as captain of the 2026 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.
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The 2026 recipient and finalists will be invited to join Wuerffel in New York City for the Heisman Trophy events, including the Wuerffel Foundation's PickleBowl: Heisman Edition.
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The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Presentation Gala will follow in February 2027 at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta.
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