NORTHBROOK, Ill. – Allstate and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) announced today nominees for the 2021 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
® and Millsaps football's
Malik Marshall made the list. Sports information directors nominated 109 student-athletes with stories of exemplary community service, alongside their academic dedication and impact on and off the field.
For the 30th year, candidates include student-athletes who are scholars, leaders and community champions. These nominees have volunteered to build homes, mentor underprivileged kids, aid in COVID-19 relief efforts, as well as advocate against domestic violence and racial injustice.
Marshall played in all four games in the spring for the Majors as a wide receiver. He earned a degree in Neuroscience while Minoring in Chemistry with nearly a 3.3 grade point average. Twice he was named to the Southern Athletic Association Honor Roll.
The Byram, Miss., product helped raised $2,500 for a classmates' son whose mother passed away from cancer. He was also a summer counselor at a week-long survival camp for 6- to 18-year-olds for four years.
He volunteered several times where he mentored children at Canopy for Kids, which is a camp for children with attention and behavioral challenges. Additionally, he has assisted at the Mississippi Food Network where he packaged food for families.
On campus, Marshall was recognized with the Reverend Ed King Leader of Values and Ethics (L.O.V.E.) Award, was named a Who's Who of Millsaps College and named to the Millsaps College Hall of Fame. Marshall was a part of Sigma Lambda, an honor service and volunteer society for two years.
Selection Process and Panel
The final 22-member team and honorary coach are selected by a voting panel of former Allstate AFCA Good Works Team members and journalists. They look for players who demonstrate exceptional leadership on and off the football field.
Public Voting Phase
After the final team members are announced in September, fans can cast their vote for this year's Allstate AFCA Good Works Team captain through the official page on ESPN.com. Fans can use #GoodWorksTeam on their social media channels to join the conversation throughout the season.
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 109 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 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 a strong academic standing.
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.
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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