SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Junior offensive lineman Aamil Wagner has been selected as a finalist for the Freddie Solomon Community Spirit Award, which honors players who exemplify the values that defined Freddie Solomon: character, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to serving others.
Wagner, a semifinalist for the Jason Witten Collegiate Player of the Year and the Wuerffel Trophy, is also a member of the 2025 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.
Wagner leads initiatives to improve the lives of athletes off the field, from youth athletics to collegiate student-athletes. He is heavily involved in the leadership of player development initiatives at Notre Dame which support in the areas of goal-setting, relationship-building, networking, leadership, financial planning and performance.
He also serves as the president of the Notre Dame chapter of Uplifting Athletes, an organization which supports the rare disease community and their families through local outreach, events and fundraising. Through the organization, Wagner has planned events and stayed in direct contact with families.
In addition, he is a regular volunteer at his local senior center, homeless shelter and church. He has also worked with Just a Pair of Shoes, which provides community youth a new pair of shoes, near his hometown. On campus, Wagner is a member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Council and Notre Dame Christian Athletes.