The Wayne State University football team held its 2023 awards banquet, where head coach Tyrone Wheatley announced several individual team honors. Redshirt junior offensive lineman Charles Wesley was named the Offensive Most Valuable Player, graduate student Drake Reid received the Defensive Most Valuable Player award, and redshirt junior place-kicker Griffin Milovanski was selected as the Special Teams Most Valuable Player for the second consecutive season. Additional awards were presented to other team members, including the Ron Solack Memorial "35" Award, Randy Guzowski Award, Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year, Scholar-Athlete Award, Ultimate Warrior Award, and the Courtney "Cortez" Smith Award.

By the Numbers
  • Charles Wesley played in all 11 games, making eight starts and becoming the third O-lineman to be Offensive MVP in the last 11 seasons.
  • Drake Reid played in all 11 games, starting the last nine contests and finished third on the squad with 45 tackles.
  • Griffin Milovanski made a school record eight field goals of 40+ yards.
  • Redshirt sophomore tight end John Rayba received the Ron Solack Memorial "35" Award and was named to the All-GLIAC Honorable Mention Team.
  • Redshirt junior Donte Reed was presented the Randy Guzowski Award for his exemplary leadership and citizenship.
State of Play
  • Wayne State University football team recognized outstanding performances at the 2023 awards banquet.
  • Key players such as Charles Wesley, Drake Reid, and Griffin Milovanski received significant honors for their contributions.
  • Awards also acknowledged exceptional leadership, rookie performance, academic excellence, and physical development within the team.
Bottom Line

The 2023 Wayne State University football banquet celebrated the exceptional performances of players like Charles Wesley, Drake Reid, and Griffin Milovanski, recognizing their valuable contributions on and off the field.