NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --
Allstate (NYSE: ALL) is pledging $1
million to honor the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, as well
as their non-profits of choice, for their remarkable commitment to
community service. Made possible by new NCAA Name Image Likeness
(NIL) rules, Allstate has an opportunity to financially empower
athletes who serve their communities, opening the door to new
possibilities for players and beyond.
This is the largest NIL investment yet for community impact by a
college football sponsor—and insurer. Unlike other recent NIL
announcements, Allstate is financially empowering players in
recognition for their work in local communities, not just their
performance on the field. Community leadership aligns with
Allstate's values and is part of its longstanding commitment to
creating positive societal change.
"Every year, the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team embodies the best
of college athletics. These players have a positive impact in
society," said Emmanuel Acho, former
NFL linebacker, television analyst and 2011 Good Works Team
alumnus. "To be named to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team is an
honor. By rewarding these players for the impact they have on their
communities, Allstate is truly demonstrating its commitment to
making a difference across the country."
Highlights of the roster include:
- Vanderbilt linebacker
Elijah McAllister who
participates in superhero-themed events and raises funds for
pediatric cancer research through Turner's Heroes
- South Dakota defensive lineman
DeValon Whitcomb who works
with The Simple Foundation to provide opportunities for underserved
youth programing that cultivate life skills and promote physical
and emotional well-being
- Clemson running back
Darien Rencher who volunteers
with Call Me MISTER, an initiative to increase the pool of
available teachers from more diverse backgrounds
- USC Quarterback Mo Hasan who works with his teammates to
distribute food to the homeless
"We dedicate resources to financially empower people," said
Terrance Williams, Good Works Team
selection committee member and Executive Vice President and General
Manager, Allstate Agency Distribution. "This historic decision
allowing college athletes to be compensated for the use of their
Name, Image and Likeness means Allstate can foster equity for these
athletes who are community leaders."
"Throughout the 30 years of the Good Works Team, we have honored
individuals who create lasting impact in their communities and at
school," said AFCA Executive Director Todd
Berry. "We have the perfect roster of outstanding
individuals that continue that legacy for 2021 and beyond."
The following players have been named to the 2021 Allstate AFCA
Good Works Team and will be eligible for compensation. The honorary
head coach, whose charity will also receive a donation, is listed
below.
Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
Darien
Rencher
|
Clemson
University
|
Camren
McDonald
|
Florida State
University
|
Harry
Miller
|
Ohio State
University
|
Mac Brown
|
Ole Miss
|
Sean
Clifford
|
Penn State
University
|
Nakobe
Dean
|
University of
Georgia
|
Kenneth
Horsey
|
University of
Kentucky
|
Cal
Adomitis
|
University of
Pittsburgh
|
Mo Hasan
|
University of
Southern California
|
Race
Porter
|
University of
Washington
|
Elijah
McAllister
|
Vanderbilt
University
|
Football Championship Subdivision, Divisions II, III, and
NAIA
Austin
Phillips
|
Ashland
University
|
Jaran
Roste
|
Bethel University
(Minn.)
|
Chibuike
Odo
|
Davidson
College
|
Deven
Osborne
|
Dixie State
University
|
Alnazir
Blackman
|
Farleigh Dickinson
University-Florham
|
Philip
Green
|
Minot State
University
|
Jessie
Malit
|
North Carolina
Central University
|
Alex
Shillow
|
Texas A&M
University-Commerce
|
Hunter
Rodrigues
|
UC Davis
|
DeValon
Whitcomb
|
University of South
Dakota
|
Julius
Wilkerson
|
Wayne State
University
|
Honorary Head Coach
Matt Wells
|
Texas Tech
University
|
To learn more about the 2021 AFCA Good Works Team, including
stories surrounding players' accomplishments within their
communities, visit ESPN.com/Allstate.
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 80 selections to the Allstate
AFCA Good Works Team since it began in 1992. The SEC is followed by
the Atlantic Coast Conference with 49 selections and the Big 12
Conference with 38 selections. Georgia
is in first place with 21 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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