ATLANTA – Texas A&M safety Marcus Ratcliffe was named a semifinalist for the 2026 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy, the Wuerffel Foundation announced Tuesday.
Ratcliffe is one of just 22 student-athletes and one honorary coach nationwide selected to this prestigious team. The final roster was chosen from 162 nominees. Additionally, the 11 FBS members of the team serve as semifinalists for the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy. These selected student-athletes stood out for their leadership in local communities and overall commitment to giving back.
Through two games, Ratcliffe has eight tackles, including four solo stops and one pass breakup. Last season he finished with 65 tackles, including 32 solo stops, while adding three pass breakups.
Away from the field, Ratcliffe serves as an ambassador for Mission 3:12, a charitable initiative he founded to support World War II veterans. Through the program, he pledges $312 for every turnover recovered by the Texas A&M defense to help sponsor veterans on trips to Normandy for the annual D-Day anniversary.
Ratcliffe's dedication to serving others reaches beyond Mission 3:12. He volunteers throughout the Brazos Valley community with the AlphaBEST after-school program at Bonham Elementary School, Habitat for Humanity and Next Level Youth Flag Football. He also gives back through his home church, Rock Church in San Diego, California, where he has participated in multiple community outreach initiatives.
Ratcliffe was also voted a team captain entering the 2026 season.
Beyond their accomplishments on the field, this year's honorees contributed more than 12,000 hours of volunteer service, raised more than $100,000 for charitable causes, launched seven community initiatives and foundations, and used their NIL earnings to support causes they care about.
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