FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. - Linebacker Kenny Young was named on Tuesday to the watch list for the Wuerffel Trophy.
 
The Wuerffel Trophy, known as "College Football's Premier Award for Community Service," is presented annually by the All Sports Association in Fort Walton Beach Florida.  Named after 1996 Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Danny Wuerffel from the University of Florida, the Wuerffel Trophy is awarded to the FBS player that best combines exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievement.
 
Young started all 12 games last season for the Bruins and finished second on the team with 90 tackles. He ranked fifth in the conference in total tackles per game average (7.5) and was named second-team All-Pac-12 Conference.  Young has also demonstrated a significant record of consistent service in the community and a superior level of academic achievement throughout his years at UCLA.
 
The senior from Boutte, La. tied for 11th in the Pac-12 in sacks per game (0.42) and was second on the Bruin team with 8.5 tackles for loss last season. Young's total of three fumble recoveries ranked tied for eighth in the country. He was credited with at least six tackles in each game last season and recorded a season-best of 12 stops versus Arizona.
 
Voting for the Wuerffel Trophy is performed by a National Selection Committee that includes college football television and print media, industry notables, former head coaches and prior Wuerffel Trophy recipients.  
 
UCLA kicks off its 2017 season on Sunday, Sept. 3, hosting Texas A&M at the Rose Bowl at 4:30 pm. To purchase tickets, visit uclabruins.com/tickets or call 310-UCLA-WIN.