Mississippi State WR Austin Williams Makes Preseason Watch List for Wuerffel Trophy
Mississippi State wide receiver Austin Williams has received a good bit of recognition ahead of the 2021 season -- and rightfully so.
Williams, recently named a First-Team Academic All-American, also made the preseason watch list for the Wuerffel Trophy.
The Wuerffel Trophy is known as "college football's premier award for community service" and is presented annually in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
It is named after former Florida Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Danny Wuerffel, and "exists to honor college football players who serve others, celebrate their positive impact on society, and inspire greater service in the world."
Williams has been an outstanding leader for the Bulldogs and off the field, earning a high level of respect from his teammates and MSU head coach Mike Leach.
The wideout has maintained a 4.0 GPA in both his undergraduate studies and MBA while handling quite the workload between the classroom and as a starter for the team.
Williams was also selected to speak at the MSU Foundation board meeting back in April.
In three seasons at State, the 6-foot-3, 200-pounder has caught 64 passes for 628 yards with eight touchdowns.
2020 was a breakout year for Williams, as he reeled in 43 receptions for 372 yards with three touchdowns.
Here's a look at the complete 2021 watch list for the Wuerffel Trophy:
Bubba Arslanian, Akron University, Junior, Linebacker
Thomas Hennigan, Appalachian State University, Senior, Wide Receiver
Jackson He, Arizona State University, Junior, Running Back
Andre Harris, Jr., Arkansas State University, Junior, Offensive Line
Nick Brahms, Auburn University, Senior, Offensive Line
Bryce Cosby, Ball State University, Senior, Defensive Back
Brandon Martin, Ball State University, Senior, Linebacker
Byron Hanspard, Jr., Baylor University, Junior, Defensive Back
Kekaula Kaniho, Boise State University, Senior, Defensive Back
James Empey, Brigham Young University, Junior, Offensive Line
Darien Rencher, Clemson University, Senior, Running Back
Kennedy Roberts, Coastal Carolina University, Junior, Defensive Line
A'Jon Vivensm Colorado State University, Junior, Running Back
Jake Bobo, Duke University, Senior, Wide Receiver/Special Teams
Holten Ahers, East Carolina University, Senior, Quarterback
Tariq Speights, Eastern Michigan University, Senior, Linebacker
Camren McDonald, Florida State University, Junior, Tight End
Juanyeh Thomas, Georgia Institute of Technology, Junior, Defensive Back
Michael Ziemba, Indiana University, Senior, Linebacker
Brock Purdy, Iowa State University, Senior, Quarterback
Skylar Thompson, Kansas State University, Senior, Quarterback
Isaac Vance, Kent State University, Senior, Wide Receiver
Sam Allan, Kent State University, Senior, Offensive Line
Damone Clark, Louisiana State University, Senior, Linebacker
Joshua Mote, Louisiana Tech University, Junior, Offensive Line
Reeves Blankenship, Louisiana Tech University, Junior, Long Snapper
Alex Mollette, Marshall University, Senior, Offensive Line
Reed Blankenship, Middle Tennessee State University, Senior, Defensive Back
Austin Williams, Mississippi State University, Senior, Wide Receiver
Sage Doxtater, New Mexico State University, Senior, Offensive Line
Isaiah Moore, North Carolina State University, Senior, Linebacker
Joe Spivak, Northwestern University, Senior, Defensive Line
Ryan Hilinski, Northwestern University, Sophomore, Quarterback
Harry Miller, Ohio State University, Junior, Offensive Line
Jordan Young, Old Dominion University, Senior, Linebacker
Jaydon Grant, Oregon State University, Junior, Defensive Back
Sean Clifford, Pennsylvania State University, Senior, Quarterback
Ikenna Enechukwu, Rice University, Sophomore, Defensive Line
Tysyn Parker, San Jose State University, Senior, Linebacker
Shaine Hailey, Southern Methodist University, Senior, Linebacker
Isaiah Sanders, Stanford University, Senior, Quarterback
Kingsley Jonathan, Syracuse University, Senior, Defensive Line
Re-Al Mitchell, Temple University, Sophomore, Quarterback
Keldrick Carper, Texas A&M University, Senior, Defensive Back
Obinna Eze, Texas Christian University, Junior, Offensive Line
Tyler Vitt, Texas State University, Junior, Quarterback
Tony Bradford, Jr., Texas Tech University, Junior, Defensive Line
Luke Whittemore, Troy University, Junior, Wide Receiver
Nick Anderson, Tulane University, Junior, Linebacker
Chris Owens, University of Alabama, Senior, Offensive Line
Colby Ragland, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Senior, Offensive Line
Bryce Wolma, University of Arizona, Senior, Tight End
Jordan Silver, University of Arkansas, Senior, Long Snapper
Michael Saffell, University of California, Senior, Offensive Line
Nate Landman, University of Colorado, Senior, Linebacker
Brian Keating, University of Connecticut, Senior, Long Snapper
Zachary Carter, University of Florida, Senior, Defensive Line
Nakobe Dean, University of Georgia, Junior, Linebacker
Hekili Keliiliki, University of Hawai'i, Junior, Running Back/Linebacker
Marcus Jones, University of Houston, Senior, Defensive Back/Special Teams
Michael Marchese, University of Illinois, Senior, Tight End
Kaevon Merriweather, University of Iowa, Junior, Defensive Back
Kwamie Lassiter II, University of Kansas, Senior, Wide Receiver
Kenneth Horsey, University of Kentucky, Junior, Offensive Line
Levi Lewis, University of Louisiana, Senior, Quarterback
Brian Cobbs, University of Maryland, Senior, Wide Receiver
Preston Brady, University of Memphis, Senior, Long Snapper
Tanner Morgan, University of Minnesota, Senior, Quarterback
Mac Brown, University of Mississippi, Senior, Punter
Tyler Badie, University of Missouri, Senior, Running Back
Ben Stille, University of Nebraska, Senior, Defensive Line
Peter Agabe, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Senior, Linebacker
Myron Tagovailoa-Amosa, University of Notre Dame, Senior, Defensive Line
Pat Fields, University of Oklahoma, Senior, Defensive Back
Cal Adomitis, University of Pittsburgh, Senior, Long Snapper
Deslin Alexandre, University of Pittsburgh, Senior, Defensive Line
Keith Gallmon, University of South Alabama, Junior, Defensive Back
Spencer Eason-Riddle, University of South Carolina, Senior, Linebacker
Matthew Butler, University of Tennessee, Senior, Defensive Line
Hunter Duplessis, University of Texas at San Antonio, Senior, Kicker
Bailey Flint, University of Toledo, Senior, Punter
Chris Paul, University of Tulsa, Senior, Offensive Line
Mika Tafua, University of Utah, Junior, Defensive Line
Race Porter, University of Washington, Senior, Punter
Faion Hicks, University of Wisconsin, Senior, Defensive Back
Calvin Tyler, Jr., Utah State University, Junior, Running Back
Elijah McAllister, Vanderbilt University, Senior, Linebacker
Brock Hoffman, Virginia Tech University, Junior, Offensive Line
Tyriq Hardimon, Wake Forest University, Junior, Defensive Back
Evan Staley, West Virginia University, Senior, Kicker
Jarret Doege, West Virginia University, Senior, Quarterback
Sean Mahone, West Virginia University, Senior, Defensive Back
Mike Caliendo, Western Michigan University, Senior, Offensive Line
