SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Junior offensive lineman Aamil Wagner has been named a finalist for the 2025 Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year. The award honors exemplary leadership by a college player.
Wagner was also a semifinalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy, a semifinalist for the Wuerffel Trophy, and a member of the 2025 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.
Wagner, a 2025 team captain, helped lead the offensive line to make way for one of the most explosive offenses in the country. In 2025, Notre Dame’s offensive line was a cohesive, productive unit. The Irish finished the regular season ranked fifth nationally in scoring offense (41.8), fifth in team passing efficiency (168.61), 10th in passing yards per completion (14.11), 17th in passes had intercepted (6), 18th in total offense (458.5), 18th in third down conversion percentage (0.481), 18th in rushing offense (203.4) and 20th in completion percentage (0.672).
Wagner was honored with the 2024 Notre Dame Football Scholar-Athlete Award and started all 16 games for the Irish en route to a National Championship appearance. In 2024, Notre Dame’s rushing offense ranked No. 4 among the Power 4 in yards per carry (5.66), ranking No. 7 among all FBS teams. The Irish ranked No. 6 among Power 4 teams in rushing offense (210.8).
Wagner completed his Notre Dame undergraduate degree in strategic management, and is now pursuing a master’s degree in nonprofit administration. 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.