Myles Graham, a sophomore linebacker for the Florida Gators, has been selected for the 2026 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List, a recognition that highlights student‑athletes who combine athletic performance with community service and academic achievement.
Community Impact and Academic Excellence
The watch‑list honor follows Graham’s dedication off the field, where he logged 48 hours of volunteer work supporting eight different nonprofit organizations, ranging from youth mentorship programs to local food banks.
Academic Accolades
His academic record is equally impressive; Graham earned spots on the 2024 and 2025 SEC Fall Academic Honor Rolls and was named to the 2026 SEC Fall Football Leadership Council, underscoring his commitment to scholarship.
Defensive Impact
On the defensive side of the ball, Graham has emerged as a tackling machine, leading the Gators in total tackles in both his freshman and sophomore seasons; in 2024 he recorded 30 tackles with a sack, and in 2025 he amassed 76 tackles, 36 of them solo, becoming the first Florida linebacker to top the team’s tackle chart since 2021.
That production helped him secure Freshman All‑SEC honors and placed him among only four SEC players to reach at least 75 tackles and seven tackles‑for‑loss in the 2025 regular season.
Graham’s family ties to Florida football run deep; his father, Earnest Graham, a former Gators running back, appeared in all 13 games during the 2024 season, adding a generational dimension to the team’s legacy.
In July, the sophomore received a nomination for the 2026 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, and the award’s ultimate winner will be announced on December 11, when he will also serve as captain of the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.
The Wuerffel Trophy itself traces its roots to Danny Wuerffel, the 1996 Heisman‑winning quarterback whose foundation created the award to honor leaders who make a lasting impact beyond the gridiron, linking Graham’s recognition to a storied tradition of service.
For the Gators and the broader SEC, Graham’s blend of on‑field dominance, academic rigor, and community engagement exemplifies the conference’s growing emphasis on holistic athlete development.