Texas High Schoolers Land 17 on Allstate/AFCA's 2018 Good Works Team Nominee List

Two weeks ago, the Allstate Insurance Company and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) announced 169 nominees for the 2018 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.

Please see the AFCA’s original release here.

  

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.

Seventy (70) of the 169 student-athletes were chosen as nominees from Football Bowl Subdivision schools while the remaining 99 were from Football Championship Division, NCAA Divisions II and III and NAIA programs.

Walk Sports Services researched the high schools that each of the 169 nominees attended and discovered that this year’s prospective award winners came from 39 states and the District of Columbia.

The state with the most of its high school football players nominated was Texas with 17.

Florida followed with 15 while California, Georgia and Ohio each contributed 11 student-athletes to the list.

The remaining state distribution is as follows:

9 - IL

7 - IA, MN, NC

6 - MI, NJ, PA, WI

5 - IN

3 - AL, CO, NY, TN, VA

2 - MD, MO, MT, NE, SC, SD, UT, WA

1 - DC, DE, HI, ID, KS, MA, MS, NM, ND, OK, OR, WV, WY

Four high schools each produced two nominees.  They included Buford High School in Georgia, Waubonsie Valley High School in Aurora, Illinois and two in Ohio – Akron’s Copley High School and Kenton High School.

The complete list of nominees with their respective high schools, grouped by state alphabetically, is listed below:

AL (3)
Khari Blasingam, Vanderbilt University, (New Market (AL) Buckhorn HS)
Kevin Marion, Samford University, (Spanish Fort (AL) HS)
Jamey Mosley, University of Alabama, (Theodore (AL) HS)
CA (11)
Jordan Austin, University of Southern California, (Claremont (CA) HS)
Kooper Richardson, University of California, Davis, (Folsom (CA) HS)
Adam Prentice, Colorado State University, (Fresno (CA) Clovis HS)
Caleb Kelly, University of Oklahoma, (Fresno (CA) Clovis West HS)
Ty Gangi, University of Nevada, (La Canada Flintridge (CA) St. Francis HS)
Chase Moore, University of Texas, (Los Angeles (CA) Verbum Dei HS)
Manny Wilkins, Arizona State University, (Novato (CA) San Marin High)
Sam Philippi, University of Pennsylvania, (San Juan Capistrano (CA) JSerra Catholic HS)
Patrick Laird, University of California, Berkeley, (San Luis Obispo (CA) Mission College Prep Catholic)
Elias Deeb, Chapman University, (Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei HS)
Dwight Jackson, University of Puget Sound, (Stockton (CA) Saint Mary's HS)
CO (3)
Quinn Vandekoppel, Colorado State University-Pueblo, (Aurora (CO) Regis Jesuit HS)
Zane Lindsey, Black Hills State University, (Longmont (CO) Silver Creek HS)
Dalton Risner, Kansas State University, (Wiggins (CO) HS)
DC (1)
D’Andre Payne, Iowa State University, (Washington (DC) H.D. Woodson HS)
DE (1)
Cory Contini, Ohio Dominican University, (Dover (DE) HS)
FL (15)
Isaiah Buehler, Mercer University, (Apopka (FL) HS)
Hjalte Froholdt, University of Arkansas, (Bradenton (FL) IMG Academy)
Jake Dempsey, Jacksonville University, (Flagler Palm Coast (FL) HS)
James Gardner, Miami University, (Fort Lauderdale (FL) HS)
Sean Grayer, University of South Alabama, (Green Cove Springs (FL) Clay HS)
Jordan Johnson, UCF, (Jacksonville (FL) Ed White HS)
Carl Thompson, Alabama State University, (Miami (FL) Jackson HS)
Fredrick Jones, Florida State University, (Miami (FL) Miami Central)
Michael Walker, Boston College, (Naples (FL) HS)
D’Cota Dixon, University of Wisconsin, (New Smyrna Beach (FL) HS)
Jake McIntyre, Harvard University, (Orlando (FL) Bishop Moore Catholic)
Hunter Coia, The College of Wooster, (St. Petersburg (FL) Canterbury School of Florida)
Luke McFadden, Johns Hopkins University, (Tampa (FL) H.B. Plant HS)
Fred Johnson, University of Florida, (West Palm Beach (FL) Royal Palm Beach Community HS)
Lester Coleman, University of Virginia, (Woodberry Forest (FL) HS)
GA (11)
Blake Ferguson, Louisiana State University, (Buford (GA) HS)
Matt Bonadies, Middle Tennessee State University, (Buford (GA) HS)
Justen Booket, Berry College, (Kathleen (GA) Veterans HS)
Adam Riley, Wingate University, (Lawrenceville (GA) Central Gwinnett)
Kielan Whitner, Syracuse University, (Lawrenceville (GA) Mountain View HS)
Nicolas Snowden, Kennesaw State University, (Loganville (GA) Christian Academy)
Zack Jenkins, Saint Augustine’s University, (Madison (GA) Morgan County HS)
Rodrigo Blankenship, University of Georgia, (Marietta (GA) Sprayberry HS)
Nick Fitzgerald, Mississippi State University, (Richmond Hill (GA) HS)
Marc Nolan, Stony Brook University, (Roswell (GA) Blessed Trinity Catholic)
Derrick Brown, Auburn University, (Sugar Hill (GA) Lanier HS)
HI (1)
Dakota Torres, University of Hawaii, (Honolulu, O'ahu (HI) Punahou School)
IA (7)
Elliot Klim, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, (Bettendorf (IA) HS)
Matt Sacia, Wartburg College, (Eldridge (IA) North Scott HS)
Tanner Thompson, Upper Iowa University, (Forest City (IA) HS)
Logan Dykstra, University of Sioux Falls, (Hull (IA) Boyden-Hull HS)
Mark Johnson, University of Wisconsin-Platteville, (Johnston (IA) HS)
Nathan Clayberg, Drake University, (Pella (IA) Community HS)
Trent Solsma, Morningside College, (Sioux City (IA) Bishop Heelan Catholic HS)
Parker Hesse, University of Iowa, (Waukon (IA) HS)
ID (1)
Tanner Mangum, Brigham Young University, (Eagle (ID) HS)
IL (9)
Kurtis Chione, Aurora University, (Aurora (IL) Waubonsie Valley HS)
Jonathan Harris, Lindenwood University, (Aurora (IL) Waubonsie Valley HS)
Matthew Brown, Millikin University, (Champaign (IL) Champaign Central HS)
Nic Weishar, University of Notre Dame, (Chicago (IL) Marist HS)
Collin Stefanowski, University of Dubuque, (Fox Lake (IL) Grant Community HS)
Nick Allegretti, University of Illinois, (Frankfort (IL) Lincoln Way East HS)
Jeremy Behnke, Carthage College, (Huntley (IL) HS)
Jake Kolbe, Illinois State University, (Naperville (IL) Central HS)
John Petricca, Howard University, (Rantoul (IL) Midwest Prep Academy)
IN (5)
Brady Nyland, Manchester University, (Avon (IN) HS)
Drew Bevelhimer, Butler University, (Indianapolis (IN) Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory)
Jared Ruth, University of Mount Union, (Indianapolis (IN) Pike HS)
Hunter Sego, DePauw University, (Madison (IN) Consolidated HS)
Ricky Brookins, Indiana University, (Terre Haute (IN) North HS)
KS (1)
Joe Dineen, University of Kansas, (Lawrence (KS) Free State HS)
MA (1)
Andrew Papirio, Springfield College, (Walpole (MA) HS)
MD (2)
Deontaye White, Morgan State University, (Baltimore (MD) Milford Mill Academy)
Kyle Hamrick, Marist College, (Bel Air (MD) High School)
MI (6)
Jeremy Hickey, Eastern Michigan University, (Bloomfield Hills (MI) Brother Rice HS)
Travis Russell, Ferris State University, (Grand Rapids (MI) West Catholic)
Mason Dekker, Hope College, (Holland (MI) West Ottawa)
Khari Willis, Michigan State University, (Jackson (MI) Lumen Christi HS)
Deiontae Nicholas, Wayne State University, (Macomb (MI) L'Anse Creuse HS-North)
Hunter Hoffman, Alma College, (Olivet (MI) HS)
MN (7)
Kyle Kilgore, Bethel University (Minn.), (Cottage Grove (MN) East Ridge HS)
Brandon Schmit, Dakota State University, (Jackson County (MN) Central Senior HS)
Brady Oliveira, University of North Dakota, (Moorhead (MN) HS)
Jon Dicke, Southwest Minnesota State University, (Rochester (MN) Century HS)
Jackson Erdmann, Saint John’s University (Minn.), (Rosemount (MN) HS)
Jacques Perra, University of St. Thomas, (Roseville (MN) HS)
Ethan Levin, Macalester College, (Saint Paul (MN) Central HS)
MO (2)
Freedom Akinmoladun, University of Nebraska, (Grandview (MO) HS)
Austin Miller, University of Central Missouri, (Riverside (MO) Park Hill South HS)
MS (1)
Picasso Nelson Jr., University of Southern Mississippi, (Hattiesburg (MS) Oak Grove HS)
MT (2)
Wilson Brott, Montana State University, (Billings (MT) West HS)
Clay Dean, Montana Tech, (Butte (MT) HS)
NC (7)
Oshane Ximines, Old Dominion University, (Ahoskie (NC) Hertford County HS)
Will Grier, West Virginia University, (Charlotte (NC) Davidson Day School)
Nick Leverett, North Carolina Central University, (Concord (NC) HS)
Johnathan Lloyd, Duke University, (Graham (NC) Southern Alamance HS)
Jeremiah Hedrick, Guilford College, (Greensboro (NC) Southern Guilford HS)
Juwan Foggie, UNC-Charlotte, (High Point (NC) Central HS)
Sean Pollard, Clemson University, (Southern Pines (NC) Pinecrest HS)
NE (2)
Easton Stick, North Dakota State University, (Omaha (NE) Creighton Prep)
Daniel Boshart, Peru State College, (Wood River (NE) HS)
NJ (6)
Ryan Wetzel, Monmouth University, (Colts Neck (NJ) HS)
Zack Heeman, Rutgers University, (Flanders (NJ) Mount Olive HS)
Kevin Stokes, Rowan University, (Mays Landing (NJ) Oakcrest HS)
Kurt Holuba, Princeton University, (Oradell (NJ) Bergen Catholic HS)
Dan Williams, Stevenson University, (Sicklerville (NJ) Timber Creek HS)
Jamauri Bogan, Western Michigan University, (Union (NJ) HS)
NM (1)
Wyatt Strand, Eastern New Mexico University, (Logan (NM) HS)
ND (1)
Zach Mohs, Northern State University, (West Fargo (ND) HS)
NY (3)
Sean Egan, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, (Latham (NY) Shaker HS)
Malcolm Stowe, Utica College, (Middle Island (NY) Longwood HS)
Shakym Peters, Virginia State University, (Staten Island (NY) St. Peter's HS)
OH (11)
Morgan Trust, Walsh University, (Akron (OH) Copley HS)
Brian Reinke, University of Akron, (Akron (OH) Copley HS)
Darrin Hall, University of Pittsburgh, (Austintown (OH) Finch HS)
Garrett Campbell, University of Cincinnati, (Cincinnati (OH) St. Xavier HS)
Cory Heeter, Capital University, (Circleville (OH) Logan Elm HS)
Cody Thompson, University of Toledo, (Huron (OH) HS)
Travis Downing, Ashland University, (Kenton (OH) HS)
Matt Bahr, Kent State University, (Kenton (OH) HS)
C.J. Conrad, University of Kentucky, (LaGrange (OH) Keystone HS)
LJ Scott, Eastern Kentucky University, (Marion (OH) Harding HS)
Cameron Smith, Ohio Wesleyan University, (Pataskala (OH) Watkins Memorial HS)
OK (1)
Dae Williams, University of Louisville, (Sapulpa (OK) HS)
OR (1)
Pete Lahti, Lewis & Clark College, (Lincoln City (OR) Taft HS)
PA (6)
Nick Zambelli, Moravian College, (Allentown (PA) Parkland HS)
Levi Murphy, East Stroudsburg University, (Dover (PA) Area HS)
Bryson Paulinellie, Westminster College (Pa.), (DuBois (PA) Area HS)
Chase Winovich, University of Michigan, (Jefferson Hills (PA) Thomas Jefferson HS)
Tanner Erisman, Franklin and Marshall College, (Millersville (PA) Penn Manor HS)
Tevin McCaster, Youngstown State University, (New Castle (PA) HS)
SC (2)
Avery Armstrong, Furman University, (Columbia (SC) Dreher HS)
Brandon Plyler, Concord University, (Fort Mill (SC) HS)
SD (2)
Jake Sullivan, South Dakota School of Mines, (Rapid City (SD) St. Thomas More HS)
Taryn Christion, South Dakota State University, (Sioux Falls (SD) Roosevelt HS)
TN (3)
Alex Trotter, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, (Chattabooga (TN) McCallie School)
Corey Fatony, University of Missouri, (Franklin (TN) HS)
Kyle Phillips, University of Tennessee, (Nasvhille (TN) Hillsboro HS)
TX (17)
Vince Beasley, Concordia University, Nebraska, (Alvin (TX) Manvel HS)
Connor Flanigan, Angelo State University, (Austin (TX) Bowie)
David Blough, Purdue University, (Carrollton (TX) Creekview HS)
Joel Carlos, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, (Carrollton (TX) Hebron HS)
Tremel Glasper, Arkansas Tech University, (Dallas (TX) Bishop Lynch)
Andrew Cassity, Millsaps College, (Friendswood (TX) Clear Brook HS)
Willie Wright, University of Tulsa, (Houston (TX) Cypress Ridge HS)
Alex Turner, East Carolina University, (Houston (TX) Jersey Village HS)
Brian Newman, Tulane University, (Houston (TX) St. Pius X HS)
A.J. Krawczyk, Texas State University, (Kingwood (TX) HS)
Erik McCoy, Texas A&M University, (Lufkin (TX) HS)
Chris Smith, Texas A&M University-Commerce, (Mansfield (TX) Legacy HS)
Sean Landez, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, (Mission (TX) Sharyland HS)
Cody Williams, Stephen F. Austin State University, (Pearland (TX) HS)
Ben Banogu, TCU, (Prosper (TX) HS)
Jalen Rhodes, University of Texas at San Antonio, (Rowlett (TX) HS)
Jordan Wyatt, Southern Methodist University, (Wylie (TX) East HS)
UT (2)
Chase Hansen, University of Utah, (Highland (UT) Lone Peak HS)
Jacoby Wildman, Utah State University, (Logan (UT) HS)
VA (3)
Nick Scott, Penn State University, (Fairfax (VA) HS)
Grant Westbrook, James Madison University, (Leesburg (VA) Heritage HS)
Riley Hartman, Frostburg State University, (Leesburg (VA) Tuscarora HS)
WA (2)
Sam McPherson, Eastern Washington University, (Bothell (WA) HS)
Brody Bagnall, United States Air Force Academy, (Vancouver (WA) Evergreen HS)
WI (6)
Jason Singer, Washington University in St. Louis, (Darlington (WI) HS)
Emmit Carpenter, University of Minnesota, (Green Bay (WI) Ashwaubenon HS)
Max Scharping, Northern Illinois University, (Green Bay (WI) Southwest HS)
Jared Henning, Bemidji State University, (Jackson (WI) Kettle Moraine Lutheran HS)
Trapper Ward, University of Minnesota-Duluth, (Rice Lake (WI) HS)
Will Cross, University of Minnesota-Crookston, (Turtle Lake (WI) HS)
WV (1)
Chase Hancock, Marshall University, (Beckley (WV) Woodrow Wilson HS)
WY (1)
Parker Franzen, Minot State University, (Casper (WY) Natrona County HS)

The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® will be made up of 11 players from the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision and 11 players from the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision, Divisions II, III and the NAIA and one honorary head coach.  

The final roster of 22 award recipients and honorary head coach will be unveiled in September, according to the release referenced above.