Football | 7/10/2017 11:50:00 AM

NORTHBROOK, Ill. – Allstate Insurance Company and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) today announced 146 nominees for the 2017 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, one of the most prestigious off-the-field honors in college football. Georgia Southern senior slot receiver Myles Campbell is one of those up for the award based on his giving back.

Campbell, from Duluth, Georgia, is active in the Statesboro community, participating in several reading events at local schools and went to Nicaragua this past spring break as part of Athletes in Action's clean water initative project. You can watch a video on that trip here. He has been named to the Sun Belt Conference's All-Academic Team every year and graduated in May with a degree in finance. He enters his final year with 514 career receiving yards and four touchdowns and expected to be the team's starting slot receiver, as well as return specialist on punt and kickoff returns.

Since 1992, the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team has brought together a select group of college football players from across the country to honor their dedication to volunteerism and enriching the lives of others. While players are often recognized for their accomplishments and achievements on game day, these student-athletes have made significant contributions to the greater good of society, inspiring future generations of young athletes and the larger college football community.

"Allstate is immensely honored to partner with the AFCA for the 10th year to help pay tribute to these players and their off-the-field 'good works' that often go unnoticed and unrewarded," said Thomas Clarkson, president of the west territory for Allstate Insurance Company and a member of the 2017 Allstate

AFCA Good Works Team® voting panel. "The individuals nominated to the 2017 Good Works Team are making a positive impact and uniting communities across the country through service, showing what's possible when you put all hands in and give back."

The student-athletes nominated for this esteemed award embody the true spirit of teamwork and selflessness, donating their limited free time to helping and serving others. From founding a non-profit that helps orphans secure jobs in the workforce to raising funds and awareness for childhood cancer research, the 2017 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team nominees may wear different jerseys on the field, but they all exemplify a superior commitment to giving back off of it.

"After looking at the bios of the 146 nominees we received for 2017 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, it really shows that there are great football student-athletes all over this country who just don't care what happens between the sidelines, but they also care about their community and giving back to others," Todd Berry, AFCA Executive Director said. "The AFCA has been proud to partner with Allstate these past 10 years to honor football players who give more of themselves to help others in need."

Comprised of 11 players from the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision and 11 players from the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision, Divisions II, III and the NAIA, the final roster of 22 award recipients will be unveiled in September. From the nominees submitted by sports information directors across the nation on behalf of their schools, a special voting panel consisting of former Allstate AFCA Good Works Team members and prominent college football media members will select the 2017 Good Works Team. Two-time national champion, Heisman Trophy winner and 2009 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team member Tim Tebow will headline the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team voting panel.

"As a former Good Works Team member, I'm proud to join Allstate for the second year in a row to recognize student-athletes who share my passion for making a difference," says Tebow. "This award shines a light on the good works players are doing off the field and in the community, and the lives that they're changing."

In addition to Tebow and Clarkson, the 2017 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team selection panel members includes: former Good Works Team members Zaid Abdul-Aleem (Duke, 1994 team), Matt Stinchcomb (Georgia, 1997, 1998 teams), Brian Brenberg (St. Thomas, 2001 team), Mike Proman (Amherst, 2002 team) and Wes Counts (Middle Tennessee State, 1999 team); media members Kirk Herbstreit (ESPN), Blair Kerkhoff (Kansas City Star) and Paul Myerberg (USA TODAY); current AFCA President and University of Arizona head coach Rich Rodriguez; 2001 AFCA President and current athletic director at Virginia Union University Joe Taylor.

Once the final team members are announced in September, college football fans are encouraged to visit the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team website on ESPN.com, featuring profiles and images of the players, for the opportunity to vote for the 2017 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team Captain. Throughout the season, fans can also follow along and join in on the conversation by searching and using #GoodWorksTeam on their social media channels.

In order to meet the criteria set forth by Allstate and the AFCA, each player must be actively involved with a charitable organization or service group while maintaining a strong academic standing.

The following Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) players have been nominated for consideration to be named to the 2017 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.

Arizona State University – Tashon Smallwood
Arkansas State University – Blaise Taylor
Auburn University – Daniel Carlson
Baylor University – Taylor Young
Boise State University – Brett Rypien
Bowling Green State University – Nate Locke
Brigham Young University – Fred Warner
Clemson University – Christian Wilkins
Colorado State University – Zack Golditch
Duke University – Gabe Brandner
East Carolina University – Jimmy Williams
Florida State University – Mavin Saunders
Georgia Institute of Technology – Matthew Jordan
Georgia Southern University – Myles Campbell
Indiana University – Rashard Fant
Kansas State University – Dalton Risner
Louisiana State University – Danny Etling
Marshall University – Ryan Yurachek
Middle Tennessee State University – Brent Stockstill
Mississippi State University – Gabe Myles
North Carolina State University – A.J. Cole, III
Northwestern University – Justin Jackson
Ohio State University – J.T. Barrett
Oklahoma State University – Mason Rudolph
Old Dominion University – Josh Marriner
Pennsylvania State University – Brandon Smith
Rutgers University – Sebastian Joseph
San Jose State University – Nate Velichko
Southern Methodist University – Justin Lawler
Stanford University – Harrison Phillips
Syracuse University – Zack Mahoney
TCU – Shaun Nixon
Texas A&M University – Koda Martin
Texas State University – Gabe Schrade
Tulane University – Parry Nickerson
University of California, Los Angeles – Kenny Young
University of Alabama – Minkah Fitzpatrick
University of Alabama at Birmingham – Shaq Jones
University of Arkansas – Frank Ragnow
University of California, Berkeley – Raymond Davison
University of Central Florida – Shaquem Griffin
University of Connecticut – Vontae Diggs
University of Georgia – Aaron Davis
University of Houston – Steven Dunbar
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign – Nick Allegretti
University of Kansas – Joe Dineen, Jr.
University of Kentucky – Courtney Love
University of Louisiana at Lafayette – Grant Horst
University of Louisville – Lamar Jackson
University of Maryland, College Park – Adam Greene
University of Memphis – Spencer Smith
University of Miami – Demetrius Jackson
University of Minnesota – Eric Carter
University of Mississippi – Javon Patterson
University of Missouri – Corey Fatony
University of Nebraska-Lincoln – Chris Weber
University of Nevada, Reno – Austin Corbett
University of North Carolina – Austin Proehl
University of Notre Dame – Tyler Newsome
University of Oklahoma – Nick Basquine
University of Pittsburgh – Brian O'Neill
University of South Alabama – Tre Alford
University of Southern California – Jordan Austin
University of Tennessee – Todd Kelly, Jr.
University of Texas – Naashon Hughes
University of Texas at El Paso – Ryan Metz
University of Toledo – Cody Thompson
University of Tulsa – Willie Wright
University of Utah – Chase Hansen
University of Virginia – Quin Blanding
University of Wisconsin-Madison – Derrick Tindal
Utah State University – Jontrell Rocquemore
Vanderbilt University – Tommy Openshaw
Virginia Tech – Joey Slye
West Virginia University – Rob Dowdy
Western Kentucky University – Marcus Ward