ATLANTA – One of the Aggies' captains and tone-setters on the field is now being recognized for his leadership in the community. Thursday, The Wuerffel Foundation announced redshirt junior Canaan Yarro has been added to the 2023 Wuerffel Trophy Watch List.
 
The Wuerffel Trophy, named after 1996 Heisman Trophy winner Danny Wuerffel, recognizes student-athletes who are inspired to serve others and make positive impacts on society with award winners including Tim Tebow (Florida), Sam Acho (Texas), Matt Barkley (USC) and most recently Dillan Gibbons (Florida State).
 
Semifinalists for the award will be announced on November 2, and finalists will be announced on November 28. The formal announcement of the 2023 recipient is scheduled to be made during the Home Depot College Football Awards on ESPN on December 7 or 8.
 
Yarro, a native of Provo, Utah, is entering his second season with the NM State program after helping lead the Crimson and White to a 7-6 record and a bowl victory one season ago. In 2022, Yarro was named Second Team College Football Network All-Independent after a dominant season on the front line.
 
Ahead of the 2023 season, Yarro has been named a 2023 HERO Sports Preseason Group of Five Third Team All-American and received recognition as a member on the Athlon Sports Preseason All-Conference USA fourth team.
 
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