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CHAPEL HILL, N.C – North Carolina senior Kaimon Rucker and junior running back Elijah Green were named to the 2023 Wuerffel Trophy watch list, the award's committee announced Thursday.

Rucker, the winner of the 2022-2023 ACC Top Six in Service Award, dedicated time to multiple community programs as well as displayed leadership on campus.

Last year, he spent time working with Extra Yard for Teachers, UNC children’s hospital visits, Boomerang after school care program, Y-School Field Trip Tour and Table NC. Rucker was also the host of the annual Rammy’s and was a member of SAAC.

On the field, Rucker posted 37 tackles, 3.5 sacks, seven tackles for loss, eight pressures, a pass break up and two forced fumbles for the Tar Heels in 2022.

Green, a member of the Uplifting Athletes Organization, also participated in UNC Children’s hospital visits and was a part of the ACC Unity Trip to Washington, D.C. last year.

In addition, Green was a member of the SAAC executive board, helped lead the UNC Football bible study, is an AD Scholar-Athlete for Football and participated in the Global Immersion Program where he studied abroad in New Zealand and Australia.

Green started each of the final five games of the 2022 season and led the Tar Heels with eight rushing touchdowns. He ranked second on the team with 558 yards rushing last season.

Honoring college football’s most impactful leaders in community service, The Wuerffel Trophy is presented to the FBS player who best combines exemplary community service with leadership achievement on and off the field. National voters consider nominees from over 100 major universities. The Wuerffel Trophy brothers support each other’s efforts around the country.

Named for Danny Wuerffel, 1996 National Championship winning quarterback of the University of Florida Gators who is renowned for his commitment to service and leadership. The Wuerffel Trophy is the premier major college football award that places the majority of its voting emphasis on Community Service.