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Genesis Smith Named to Wuerffel Trophy Watch List

safety Genesis Smith (12) - TUCSON, ARIZ. -- Football vs. Houston at Arizona Stadium.
Nov. 15, 2024. 
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TUCSON, Ariz. — Arizona Football defensive back Genesis Smith has been tabbed to the 2025 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List, the Wuerffel Foundation announced today.

The Wuerffel Trophy, which recognizes college football players for their community service, academic excellence, and athletic achievements, is widely regarded as college football’s premier community service award. The 2025 season marks the 21st season that the Wuerffel Trophy will be awarded.

Smith, a junior and an Arizona native, enters his third season with the Wildcats in 2025. Inspired by his grandmother, Smith started his nonprofit, the “Genesis Smith Foundation,” to connect with and serve the local community through a range of initiatives. The foundation’s slogan of “Giving a hand up, not a handout” was also inspired by Smith’s grandmother.

Among the initiatives taken…

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