By Bret Strelow. BOONE, N.C. — App State running back Anderson Castle is on the preseason watch list for the Wuerffel Trophy, which is awarded to the FBS player who best combines exemplary community service with leadership achievement on and off the field.
Named after 1996 Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Danny Wuerffel from Florida, the Wuerffel Trophy honors college football players who serve others, celebrate their positive impact on society and inspire greater service in the world.
Last season, Castle was the football program’s representative among the All for App Award winners, earning recognition as the player who best personified what it means to be an App State student-athlete. In addition to volunteering with students at local elementary schools such as Hardin Park and youth at Mount Vernon Baptist Church, the Boone native and Watauga High School alum packed Operation Christmas Child boxes for gifts in collaboration with Samaritan’s Purse.
In 44 career games, Castle has rushed for 790 yards while averaging 5.5 yards per carry.
Castle has appeared in 44 career games to date and rushed for 790 yards while averaging 5.5 yards per carry. He rushed 34 times for 219 yards and two scores over the final three games of 2023, highlighted by a career-high 119 yards in the Cure Bowl victory.
In May, Castle earned his undergraduate degree in management. He is entering his fifth season as a member of the Mountaineers’ football program.
