LAS CRUCES, N.M. - New Mexico State redshirt senior Sage Doxtater is making a name for himself as a leader on and off the field.

The offensive lineman was one of 114 Football Bowl Subdivision student-athletes named to the Wuerffel Trophy watch list on Thursday. The number is a record for the award since it first began releasing a watch list in 2015.

The Wuerffel Trophy, known as "College Football's Premier Award for Community Service," is presented each February in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. Named after 1996 Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback from the University of Florida, Danny Wuerffel, the Wuerffel Trophy exists to honor college football players who serve others, celebrate their positive impact on society, and inspire greater service in the world.

"These young men truly represent college football's most impactful community service leaders," Wuerffel said. "We are proud to honor them."

Doxtater, a three-year starter, is fully recovered after battling a nagging injury one year ago. He played in only four games with three starts after missing the first half of last season due to the injury.

Regarded as the Canadian Football League's top offensive line draft prospect, Doxtater made an immediate impact in his first game action of last year. NM State generated a season-best 611 total yards of offense in the win over UIW, rushing for 295 yards and throwing for 316 yards behind his blocking.

Off the field, Doxtater plays an active role in his community, using football to inspire children from his hometown. Hailing from Onieda Nation in southwestern Ontario, he frequently visits the elementary school he attended to speak with students about life outside of the reservation.

Doxtater is the third Aggie student-athlete to earn a spot on the watch list in the last three years. Offensive lineman Jamin Smith and quarterback Josh Adkins were named to the watch list in 2018 and 2019, respectively. 

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