STANFORD, Calif. - Rising fifth-year senior cornerback Alameen Murphy was named to the Wuerffel Trophy preseason watch list on Thursday.
The Wuerffel Trophy is presented annually to the college football player "who best combines exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievement."
Murphy, who is a two-time Pac-12 All-Academic honoree, has played in every game over the last three seasons. He is the third-leading tackler returning to the Cardinal in 2018, and first among defensive backs. During his time on The Farm, he has been an active member of the community. In addition to his visits to local children's hospitals, the Fort Washington, Maryland, native has been a part of Stanford Football's "Set the Expectation" initiative in the fight against sexual assault.
Stanford begins the 2018 campaign on Aug. 31 against San Diego State. Kickoff at Stanford Stadium is set for 6 p.m. PT. Tickets are available here.
Preseason Honors
Wuerffel Trophy watch list
Alameen Murphy • Cornerback
Lou Groza Award watch list
Jet Toner • Kicker
Ray Guy Award watch list
Jake Bailey • Punter
Outland Trophy watch list
Jesse Burkett • Center
Nate Herbig • Guard
Butkus Award watch list
Bobby Okereke • Linebacker
Rimington Trophy watch list
Jesse Burkett • Center
Mackey Award watch list
Kaden Smith • Tight End
Biletnikoff Award watch list
JJ Arcega-Whiteside • Wide Receiver
Doak Walker Award watch list
Bryce Love • Running Back
Bednarik Award watch list
Alijah Holder • Cornerback
Bobby Okereke • Linebacker
Maxwell Award watch list
K.J. Costello • Quarterback
Bryce Love • Running Back
Lott IMPACT Trophy watch list
Bobby Okereke • Linebacker
Dodd Trophy watch list
David Shaw • Bradford M. Freeman Director of Football
Sporting News Preseason All-America
First Team
Bryce Love • Running Back
Second Team
Nate Herbig • Offensive Line
Jake Bailey • Punter
Athlon Preseason All-America
First Team Offense
Bryce Love • Running Back
Second Team Offense
Nate Herbig • Offensive Line
Second Team Specialist
Jake Bailey • Punter
Third Team Offense
Kaden Smith • Tight End
Athlon Preseason All-Pac-12
First Team
Bryce Love • Running Back
JJ Arcega-Whiteside • Wide Receiver
Kaden Smith • Tight End
Nate Herbig • Offensive Line
Bobby Okereke • Linebacker
Cameron Scarlett • Kick Returner
Second Team
Walker Little • Offensive Line
Jet Toner • Kicker
Jake Bailey • Punter
Third Team
Jesse Burkett • Offensive Line
Fourth Team
Frank Buncom • Safety