The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® nominees are…

… 136 college athletes who go above and beyond in play, school and their communities

NORTHBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 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 Captain

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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