The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® nominees are…
NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 11, 2023 – Playing college football, attending school full time and giving back to the community is no small commitment. Yet, that’s how 136 Good Works Team nominees invest their time and that’s why their coaches recommended them for the 2023 Allstate American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Good Works Team. ®
“I’m impressed and inspired by these young men because they’re incredible athletes and amazing human beings,” said Tim Tebow, two-time national champion, Heisman Trophy winner and 2009 Good Works Team member. “When you give back to the community, it gives you purpose and can change your whole life – and the lives of others.”
The nominees spend their free time working to change lives by mentoring youth, feeding the hungry and donating their earnings. Some have even established their own non-profit 501 (c)(3) organizations. They’ve also maintained excellent grades and obtained Dean’s List honors among other academic awards.
“These bright young athletes are role models,” said Troy Hawkes, executive vice president and general manager, Allstate Sales and Distribution. “We’ve celebrated thousands of college football players around the country for years, and they’ve had a huge impact on their communities and on society.”
A Panel Chooses the Team
The final 22-member team and honorary coach are selected by a voting panel of former Allstate AFCA Good Works Team members, current and former head coaches and journalists. They look for exceptional leadership on and off the football field.
In addition to Tebow and Hawkes, the 2023 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team selection panel members are: Zaid Abdul-Aleem (Duke, 1994 team); Matt Stinchcomb (Georgia, 1997, 1998); Brian Brenberg (St. Thomas, 2001); Mike Proman (Amherst, 2002); Wes Counts (Middle Tennessee State, 1999); media members Kirk Herbstreit (ESPN); Blair Kerkhoff (Kansas City Star); and Paul Myerberg (USA Today); 2023 AFCA President and Ouachita Baptist University Head Coach Todd Knight; and 2014 AFCA President and former head coach at Ithaca College, Mike Welch.
Fans Pick the Captai
After the final team members are announced in September, fans can vote for this year’s Allstate AFCA Good Works Team captain through the official page on ESPN.com/allstate. Fans can join the conversation on social media with #GoodWorksTeam throughout the season.
“These players embody the best of what college football stands for: character, selflessness and the willingness to serve and give to others,” AFCA Executive Director Todd Berry said. “The AFCA proudly stands alongside Allstate and each of these players’ families and communities to applaud their inspirational work.”
Nomination Criteria
Established in 1992, the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team is one of the most coveted community service awards in college football. From the 136 nominees, the final roster of 23 award recipients will bring together 11 players from the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision; 11
players from the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision, Divisions II, III and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA); and one honorary head coach. To be considered for a spot on the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, each player must be actively involved with a charitable organization or service group while maintaining strong academic standing.
The 2023 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team nominees are:
Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
Name
School
Elijah McAllister
Auburn University
Cade Beresford
Boise State University
Taji Johnson
Boston College
Odieu Hiliare
Bowling Green State University
Tyler Batty
BYU
Robi Stuart
Central Michigan University
Will Shipley
Clemson University
Ja’Mion Franklin
Duke University
Jeremy Lewis
East Carolina University
Brian Dooley
Eastern Michigan University
Jordan Travis
Florida State University
Levelle Bailey
Fresno State
LaMiles Brooks
Georgia Tech
Khalil Benson
Indiana University
Darien Porter
Iowa State University
X’Zauvea Gadlin
Liberty University
Mekhi Wingo
LSU
Tre Mosley
Michigan State University
Richard Kinley
Middle Tennessee State University
Jett Johnson
Mississippi State University
Joseph Shimko
NC State University
Jaylen Pate
Northwestern University
LaMareon James
Old Dominion University
Akili Arnold
Oregon State University
Dvon Ellies
Penn State University
Chike Anigbogu
Rice University
John Humphreys
Stanford University
Garrett Shrader
Syracuse University
Josh Newton
TCU
Jalen McMurray
Temple University
Max Wright
Texas A&M University
Alonzo Edwards Jr.
Texas State University
Tyler Shough
Texas Tech University
Xavier McDonald
U.S. Naval Academy
Max Michel
University at Buffalo
Seth McLaughlin
University of Alabama
Cam Little
University of Arkansas
Matthew Cindric
University of California
Jowon Briggs
University of Cincinnati
Valentin Senn
University of Connecticut
Devin Moore
University of Florida
Ladd McConkey
University of Georgia
Jack Freeman
University of Houston
Isaiah Williams
University of Illinois
Logan Lee
University of Iowa
Mason Fairchild
University of Kansas
Ashton Gillotte
University of Louisville
Jacob Likes
University of Memphis
Kamren Kinchens
University of Miami (Fla.)
Blake Corum
University of Michigan
Dragan Kesich
University of Minnesota
JJ Pegues
University of Mississippi
Darius Robinson
University of Missouri
Ethan Piper
University of Nebraska
Kaimon Rucker
University of North Carolina
Jaden Mickey
University of Notre Dame
Ethan Downs
University of Oklahoma
Gavin Bartholomew
University of Pittsburgh
Vershon Lee
University of South Carolina
Justin Dedich
University of Southern California
Jacob Warren
University of Tennessee
Christian Jones
University of Texas
De’Corian Clark
University of Texas at San Antonio
Daniel Bolden
University of Toledo
Chico Bennett
University of Virginia
Edefuan Ulofoshio
University of Washington
Alexander Smith
University of Wisconsin
Jordyn Morgan
UNLV
Jacob Garcia
Utah State University
Matt Johnson
Virginia Tech
Jaylen Hudson
Wake Forest University
Zach Frazier
West Virginia University
JaQues Evans
Western Kentucky University
Combined Divisions (FCS, D-II, D-III & NAIA)
Name
School
Trent Maddox
Ashland University
Sam Howard
Austin Peay State University
Loobert Denelus
Benedict College
Reed Levi
Benedictine College
Evan Ginter
Bethel University (Minn.)
Justin Anagonye
Brown University
Hajj-Malik Williams
Campbell University
Ben Condemi
Carnegie Mellon University
Hunter Peck
Carroll College
Major Williams
Carson-Newman University
Cameron Bannister
Central College
Michael DeCamillis
Chadron State College
Jake Stebbins
Cornell University
Devonte Murphy
Dakota State University
Josh Greene
Dartmouth College
Malik McDaniel
Davidson College
Ayden Garnes
Duquesne University
Deshawn McCarthy
East Stroudsburg University
Colton Hyble
Grand Valley State University
Caleb Lueders
Hamline University
Demarcus Coleman
Hardin-Simmons University
Clayton Mosher
Indiana Wesleyan University
Spencer Uggla
Johns Hopkins University
Kolbe Benham
Marist College
Malachi Lacadre Grey
McMurry University
Dustin Shoaf
Mercyhurst University
Tommy Mellot
Montana State University
Lawrence Richardson
Morgan State University
KJ Williams
Morningside University
Juan Velarde
North Carolina Central University
Myron Lewis
North Central College
Braylon Henderson
North Dakota State University
Drew Thornton
Ohio Wesleyan University
Thomas Lidondici
Pace University
Cole Nahlik
Peru State College
Nasir Cook
Princeton University
Jimmy Buck
Saint John’s University (Minn.)
Nick Blanchard
Southern Nazarene University
Dante Vasquez
Springfield College
Jaret Porterfield
Stephen F. Austin State University
Lake Barrett
The College of Wooster
Trey Brausch
Thomas More University
Matthew Palazzo
Tusculum University
David Walker
University of Central Arkansas
Brock Gingrich
University of Delaware
Mathias Bertram
University of Idaho
Ted Mullin
University of North Dakota
Mario Jacobs
University of Redlands
Tristan Wheeler
University of Richmond
Micah Roane
University of South Dakota
Will Burke
University of St. Thomas (Minn.)
Reuben Lowery III
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Justin Blazek
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
John Stroughn
Utica University
Owen Grover
Wartburg College
Noah Nicklin
Wayne State University
JJ Ross, DB
Western Illinois University
Brice Butler
Westminster College (Pa.)
Charles Grant
William & Mary
Trevor Grant
Wingate University
Darrick McLean
Winston-Salem State University
Oso Ifesinachukwu
Yale University
Michael Voitus
Youngstown State University
Head Coach
Name
School
Jeff Monken
Army West Point
Scotty Walden
Austin Peay State University
Mike Clowney
Carson-Newman University
Jim McElwain
Central Michigan University
David Archer
Cornell University
Jimmy Terwilliger
East Stroudsburg University
Walt Wells
Eastern Kentucky University
Chris Creighton
Eastern Michigan University
Jesse Burleson
Hardin-Simmons University
Keith Otterbein
Hillsdale College
Dave Doeren
NC State University
Ryan Day
Ohio State University
Gary Fasching
Saint John’s University (Minn.)
Joey McGuire
Texas Tech University
Jerheme Urban
Trinity University
Jason Eck
University of Idaho
Mike Locksley
University of Maryland
Mario Cristobal
University of Miami (Fla.)
Bill Zwaan
West Chester University
Mike London
William & Mary
About the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®
The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team was established in 1992 by the College Football Association, recognizing the extra efforts made by college football players and student support staff off the field. AFCA became the governing body of the award in 1997 and continues to honor college football players who go the extra mile for those in need. Allstate worked to present the award starting with the 2008 season.
The SEC leads all conferences with 82 selections to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team since it began in 1992. The SEC is followed by the Atlantic Coast Conference with 52 selections and the Big 12 Conference and Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference with 39 selections. Georgia is in first place with 22 honorees to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. The Bulldogs are followed by Kentucky with 17 honorees. Super Bowl XLII, XLVI and XLI champion quarterbacks Eli and Peyton Manning were members of the 2002 and 1997 Allstate AFCA Good Works Teams, respectively.
About the AFCA
The AFCA was founded in 1922 and currently has more than 11,000 members around the world ranging from the high school level to the professional ranks. According to its constitution, the AFCA was formed, in part, to “maintain the highest possible standards in football and in the coaching profession” and to “provide a forum for the discussion and study of all matters pertaining to football.”
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